AGROCHEMICAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION USAGE AMONG FARMERS.

Abstract

The need to increase and improve the quantity and quality of farm produce has led to increase use of agrochemical by both small- and large-scale farmers. However, there are other corresponding cost brought about by an increase dependence on agrochemical among which include harmful effects on human health and environment. Illegal marketing of agrochemical, low illiteracy level and poor understanding of safety and health information are some of the greatest challenges in the use of agrochemical. Information is said to be ‘’Power’’ and as such the adherence to agrochemical safety and health information (product label) will no doubt help to reduce the incidence of agrochemical hazards as meeting the minimum necessities of occupational health standards is viewed as one of the most important components of sustainable agricultural development.