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SUMMARY:ZEFCPC Colloquium: Improving local agriculture practices in Niger
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DESCRIPTION:Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for most of Ni
 ger's population\, especially in rural areas\, where farming and livestock
  provide food and income. However\, agriculture faces challenges such as d
 rought\, desertification\, low rainfall\, and climate change\, which affec
 t productivity. To address these issues\, farmers are turning to irrigated
  crops\, i.e. horticulture\, which helps bridge the gap in winter crop pro
 duction and strengthens food security. But\, horticulture is subject to hi
 gh pest and disease pressure and farmers are using a broad range of indust
 rial pesticides\, replacing previous traditional control methods. The use 
 of pesticides has thus become an integral part of the modernization of hor
 ticulture in Niger. But inappropriate use may cause negative health effect
 s to farm operators\, workers\, consumers\, residents\, etc. Here we prese
 nt research on the (eco-)toxicological impacts of pesticide use in Niger a
 nd on their potential risks for human health and the environment.
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URL:https://www.zef.de/news-press/events/zefcpc-colloquium-improving-local
 -agriculture-practices-in-niger
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