Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides are the three main classes of chemicals used in modern agriculture. These products promote growth and protect plants from insects and weeds. However, use without limitation can lead to problems such as land pollution, runoff of excess chemicals, and the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds or pesticide-resistant bugs.
Agricultural technique of heavy pesticide application. [7]
Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides are the three main classes of chemicals used in modern agriculture. These products promote growth and protect plants from insects and weeds. However, use without limitation can lead to problems such as land pollution, runoff of excess chemicals, and the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds or pesticide-resistant bugs.
Video summary: Watch to learn about organic and synthetic fertilizers, the Green Revolution, pesticides, and the pesticide treadmill.