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The first known pesticide was elemental sulfur dusting used in ancient Sumer about 4,500 years ago. By the 15th century, toxic chemicals such as arsenic, Mercury and lead were being applied to crops to kill pests.

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What percentage of people in Kenya farmers?

79% http://www.ifad.org/operations/projects/regions/pf/factsheets/kenya.pdf


What can farmers do to reduce or stop soil erosion?

Farmers can implement practices such as contour plowing, planting cover crops, building terraces, and using mulch to reduce or stop soil erosion. By adopting conservation tillage techniques and creating buffer zones along waterways, farmers can help protect their soil from erosion and improve overall soil health. Additionally, proper crop rotation and reducing the amount of bare soil left exposed can also contribute to erosion prevention.


Where would you expect to find a strong farm lobby?

You would expect to find a strong farm lobby in countries where agriculture plays a significant role in the economy, such as the United States, Brazil, and India. These lobby groups advocate for policies that benefit farmers and the agricultural industry.


How do gray wolves and farmers get along?

Living on a farm with wolves is extremely hard. Most often a farmer will kill the wolf or atleast try or try to get sombody to kill it for them because its a threat to humans,pets and calving cattle exspecially in calving seasongray wolves and farmers get alng because gray wolves help keep the rabbits from eating the farmers crops.=)answerusually grey wolves and farmers DO NOT get on, as wolves very rarely, but sometimes go near livestock and may kill it. Farmers often shoot wolves, even if they are just NEAR their cattle. I don't know, maybe there is a farmer out there who does like wolves. I have not met him yet.


What do famers use to measure?

Farmers use measuring tools like tape measures, rulers, scales, and weather monitoring equipment to assess and monitor various aspects of their crops, livestock, and land. These tools help farmers make informed decisions about planting, harvesting, and managing their farm operations.