Title
Características de los sistemas de tecnología en agricultores para el manejo de agroquímicos: Salud y moral ecológica durante la producción de hortalizas
Other title
Characteristics of technology systems in farmers for the management of agrochemicals: Ecological health and morale during vegetable production
Date Issued
01 July 2020
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Publisher(s)
Associacao Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao
Abstract
The objective was to describe and analyze the use of agrochemicals, health risks and ecological morale of Arequipa farmers. Methods: Mixed approach, applying in-depth interviews, observation and surveys. 338 farmers participated. Variables managed: characteristics of farmers, handling of agrochemicals, health aspects, protection and environmental morale. Results. There are differences in the pesticides used. 50.5%, 56.4% and 42.9% in Zamácola, Tiabaya and Uchumayo use metamidophos 600 g / l (Monitor®) and in Chilina, Sachaca, Uchumayo, Sabandía and Characato they apply metamidophos 500 g / l (Tamarón®) by 50%, 41.7% 42.9%, 48.3% and 40%. 71% use synthetic fertilizers. 42% get constantly sick. They suffer from depression, gastritis, they have mink problems, skin irritations and they report that they know cases of acute poisoning. 60% mention that there are risks in its use. Conclusion: Farmers are increasingly oriented to the use of agrochemicals, even knowing that these affect their health and environment.
Start page
178
End page
191
Volume
2020
Issue
E31
Language
Spanish
OCDE Knowledge area
Ética relacionada con la biotecnología ambiental Agricultura
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85089803263
Source
RISTI - Revista Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao
ISSN of the container
16469895
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