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How might these genetically-engineered crops impact the environment?
They will help the environment by allowing farmers to use fewer pesticides.
Why do agricultural use pesticides?
Agricultural pesticides are used to control pests such as insects, weeds, and diseases that can damage crops and reduce yields. Pesticides help farmers protect their crops and ensure a higher quality and quantity of produce. Proper use of pesticides can help increase agricultural productivity and ensure food security.
Instead of using pesticides what do farmers use?
Although organic farmers do in fact typically use some pesticides, they are greatly limited in what kinds of pesticides they are allowed to use. They therefore have to typically use lots of hand labor in the production of their crops. This is one reason why organic produce, for example, tends to be a little more costly than its counterpart.
What is the name of the chemical that farmers use to keep pests away?
Pesticides. What exactly they are.. well, there are various types.
Do Amish farmers use pesticides?
No
Why do famers use pesticides?
Famers use pesticides the keep their crops healthy and to kill pests
Should pesticides and herbicides be used on organically grown crops?
Only those compounds which have been specifically approved for organic use.(By the way, herbicides are pesticides.)
Why dont organic farmers use pesticides?
They do. They just use organic pesticides, natural compounds which help control or suppress a given pest.
Why would farmers in Mexico grow cash crops instead of crops for their own use?
farmers eat cash crops
Why must farmers be careful about the pesticides they use?
Farmers need to be careful about the pesticides they use to prevent harm to the environment, wildlife, and human health. Incorrect use or overuse of pesticides can result in pollution of water sources, harm to non-targeted species, and health risks for farmers, consumers, and nearby communities. Selective and judicious use of pesticides following proper guidelines is important to minimize these risks.
How do use of pesticides affect plants positively?
The use of pesticides can protect plants from pests and diseases, leading to increased yields and improved plant health. By controlling pests, pesticides can help plants grow more vigorously and produce higher quality fruits or vegetables. Additionally, pesticides can help farmers manage weeds, which compete with crops for resources like water and sunlight.
What is the chemical that farmers use to kill insects?
Insecticide. If you are doing some sort of test that contains this very question, the answer would be "Pesticide." Note, however, that this is a too-general answer, since pesticides cover not only insects, but weeds, fungi and bacteria that invade and reduce crop yields of crops.
