ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT AND IMPACT OF PESTICIDE AMONG FARMERS IN KASHERE, AKKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, GOMBE STATE
Abstract
Abstract
This project was carried out in Kashere, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State on “Assessment of the Effect and Impact of Pesticide Among Farmers”. The objective of the study is to investigate the use of personal protective equipment during application. A descriptive survey design was employed in collecting data through questionnaire and oral interview. The target population was one hundred respondents (100), simple random technique was used in selecting the respondent and the data obtained was analyzed and presented in a frequency distribution table. Furthermore, the finding shows that the highest respondents base on the age group is 18-25 with 78%. Male are the highest respondents with 74%. Base on the research it showed that 60% of the respondents they are always using personal protective equipment. 82% of the respondents experience issues after using pesticide. This recommended that provision of laid down laws on a matter of pesticide application management should be ensure by government and other relevant agencies to suppresses unacceptable practice of pesticide application in the study area.
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