The Impact of Agricultural Chemicals on the Environment and Human Health in India: A Review

Abstract

The use of modern chemicals, including herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, has certainly improved food production globally, in the form of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. As a result of excessive chemical application, the health of people and the environment were permanently affected by the effects of chemical exposure. Depending on how the residual effects of agrochemicals are applied to the ecosystem, neither terrestrial nor marine life might be protected. Better food and the use of fewer hazardous chemicals are required to fulfill upcoming food demand. To lessen the amount of chemical use, alternative approaches such as the use of GMOs, precision farming, and IPM must be implemented. This review illustrates the health risks associated with improper and excessive use of agrochemicals. It discusses the underlying elements, the most critical of which is a deficient education and extension system.