Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management
Pesticides are widely used to boost agricultural production in Malaysia, ensuring high yields and quality produce. The present study aims to investigate Malaysian farmers' pest management practices and their willingness to adopt biopesticides. A nationwide survey was conducted from November 202...
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| author | Adnan, Adieya Atyrrah Ashari, Muhammad Afiq Baskaran, Shobanah Menon Mahamad, Siti Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Nolila Zakaria, Mohd Rafein |
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| description | Pesticides are widely used to boost agricultural production in Malaysia, ensuring high yields and quality produce. The present study aims to investigate Malaysian farmers' pest management practices and their willingness to adopt biopesticides. A nationwide survey was conducted from November 2020 to October 2021 using social media platforms, collecting responses from 268 farmers through a structured questionnaire. Key findings showed that 82%of respondents were aware of biopesticides, and 77% used them for pest management. However, barriers such as high costs (7%), lack of awareness (6%), doubts about effectiveness (5%), and limited market access (3%) has hindered broader adoption. Despite these challenges, 65% of respondents recognized the benefits of biopesticides, particularly their role in reduction of environmental impact and improved human health. The findings highlight significant oppornmities to promote biopesticides in Malaysian agriculture by addressing cost, and accessibility concerns through educational initiatives, policy support, and market development support. For instance, tailored educational programs could improve farmer awareness and confidence, while government incentives and streamlined regulatory processes could facilitate market growth. These findings underscores the potential of biopesticides to drive sustainable pest management practices, paving the way for innovative biological solutions in agriculture. |
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| spelling | upm-1163152025-03-25T01:50:22Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116315/ Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management Adnan, Adieya Atyrrah Ashari, Muhammad Afiq Baskaran, Shobanah Menon Mahamad, Siti Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Nolila Zakaria, Mohd Rafein Pesticides are widely used to boost agricultural production in Malaysia, ensuring high yields and quality produce. The present study aims to investigate Malaysian farmers' pest management practices and their willingness to adopt biopesticides. A nationwide survey was conducted from November 2020 to October 2021 using social media platforms, collecting responses from 268 farmers through a structured questionnaire. Key findings showed that 82%of respondents were aware of biopesticides, and 77% used them for pest management. However, barriers such as high costs (7%), lack of awareness (6%), doubts about effectiveness (5%), and limited market access (3%) has hindered broader adoption. Despite these challenges, 65% of respondents recognized the benefits of biopesticides, particularly their role in reduction of environmental impact and improved human health. The findings highlight significant oppornmities to promote biopesticides in Malaysian agriculture by addressing cost, and accessibility concerns through educational initiatives, policy support, and market development support. For instance, tailored educational programs could improve farmer awareness and confidence, while government incentives and streamlined regulatory processes could facilitate market growth. These findings underscores the potential of biopesticides to drive sustainable pest management practices, paving the way for innovative biological solutions in agriculture. Association for Researcher of Skills and Vocational Training, Malaysia 2024-12-30 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_sa_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116315/1/116315.pdf Adnan, Adieya Atyrrah and Ashari, Muhammad Afiq and Baskaran, Shobanah Menon and Mahamad, Siti Syazwani and Mohd Nawi, Nolila and Zakaria, Mohd Rafein (2024) Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management. AgroTech Food Science, Technology and Environment, 3 (2). pp. 77-88. ISSN 2773-4870; eISSN: 2821-3106 https://journalarsvot.com/index.php/agrotech/article/view/578 10.53797/agrotech.v3i2.8.2024 |
| spellingShingle | Adnan, Adieya Atyrrah Ashari, Muhammad Afiq Baskaran, Shobanah Menon Mahamad, Siti Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Nolila Zakaria, Mohd Rafein Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title | Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title_full | Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title_fullStr | Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title_short | Farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
| title_sort | farmer`s awareness and acceptance of biopesticides application for pest and disease management |
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