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Classification of agricultural systems based on pesticide use intensity and safety

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  • Hernandez-Rivera, Jose
  • Mann, Stefan

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An analysis of socio-economic driving forces in crop protection is proposed to improve the implementation of sustainable strategies. The analysis includes : (1) a classification of agricultural systems based on pesticide use intensity and safety, (2) an evaluation of the profitability of farming systems and identification of socio-economic factors that influence pesticide use and (3) formulation of policy recommendations. We find that for cereals and for fruit trees alike, crop yields are much higher for agricultural systems with high doses of pesticides. The safety of applied pesticides does not affect crop protection costs significantly. For cropping systems characterised by low-intensity in pesticide use, the application of safer products has a positive effect on reduction of crop protection costs.

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  • Hernandez-Rivera, Jose & Mann, Stefan, 2008. "Classification of agricultural systems based on pesticide use intensity and safety," 2008 International Congress, August 26-29, 2008, Ghent, Belgium 44246, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eaae08:44246
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.44246
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    1. Skarzynska, Aldona, 2012. "Cropping intensity vs. profitability of selected plant production activities in Poland," Studies in Agricultural Economics, Research Institute for Agricultural Economics, vol. 114(1), pages 1-8.
    2. Augustyńska-Grzymek, Irena & Skarzyska, Aldona & Abramczuk, Łukasz, 2013. "The pluriactive development of agricultural holdings in Poland with regard to the living standards of their users," Studies in Agricultural Economics, Research Institute for Agricultural Economics, vol. 115(1), pages 1-9, February.
    3. Abramczuk, Łukasz & Augustyńska-Grzymek, Irena & Czułowska, Magdalena & Idzik, Marcin & Jabłoński, Konrad & Skarżyńska, Aldona & Zekalo, Marcin, 2013. "Projection of income for 2015 for selected agricultural products," Multiannual Program Reports 164836, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).
    4. Józwiak, Wojciech & Kagan, Adam & Niewęgłowska, Grażyna & Skarzynska, Aldona & Sobierajewsja, Jolanta & Zieliński, Marek & Ziętara, Wojciech, 2014. "Effectiveness, production costs and competitiveness of Polish agricultural holdings at present and in the medium and long-term perspective," Multiannual Program Reports 207400, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).

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