A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector
This systematic literature review explores the current state of empty pesticide container (EPC) disposal practices among farmers and the factors influencing these practices. The review identified 34 research articles and official reports that examined EPC disposal methods in the agricultural sector....
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| author | Mustafa, Hanania Mirza Abd Manaf, Latifah Mohammad Ramli, Abu Hanifah |
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| description | This systematic literature review explores the current state of empty pesticide container (EPC) disposal practices among farmers and the factors influencing these practices. The review identified 34 research articles and official reports that examined EPC disposal methods in the agricultural sector. The findings revealed that leaving empty containers at the farm and throwing them in irrigation canals were common disposal practices in several countries, posing environmental risks. Recycling and selling EPC were less prevalent, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and awareness. Factors such as age, education, knowledge, training, facilities, and government regulations were found to influence farmers' disposal practices. The review underscores the importance of education, training, awareness campaigns, and supportive policies in promoting proper EPC disposal. Future research should address the identified limitations and explore the environmental and health impacts of different disposal methods in diverse contexts. |
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| spelling | upm-1211612025-10-28T06:51:39Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121161/ A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector Mustafa, Hanania Mirza Abd Manaf, Latifah Mohammad Ramli, Abu Hanifah This systematic literature review explores the current state of empty pesticide container (EPC) disposal practices among farmers and the factors influencing these practices. The review identified 34 research articles and official reports that examined EPC disposal methods in the agricultural sector. The findings revealed that leaving empty containers at the farm and throwing them in irrigation canals were common disposal practices in several countries, posing environmental risks. Recycling and selling EPC were less prevalent, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and awareness. Factors such as age, education, knowledge, training, facilities, and government regulations were found to influence farmers' disposal practices. The review underscores the importance of education, training, awareness campaigns, and supportive policies in promoting proper EPC disposal. Future research should address the identified limitations and explore the environmental and health impacts of different disposal methods in diverse contexts. UMK Press 2025 Article NonPeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121161/1/121161.pdf Mustafa, Hanania Mirza and Abd Manaf, Latifah and Mohammad Ramli, Abu Hanifah (2025) A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector. Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science, 13 (1). art. no. undefined. pp. 95-103. ISSN eISSN: 2462-2389 https://journal.umk.edu.my/index.php/jtrss/article/view/1259 10.47253/jtrss.v13i1.1259 |
| spellingShingle | Mustafa, Hanania Mirza Abd Manaf, Latifah Mohammad Ramli, Abu Hanifah A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title | A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title_full | A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title_fullStr | A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title_short | A systematic review of empty pesticide container (EPC) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
| title_sort | systematic review of empty pesticide container (epc) practices and associated factor in agriculture sector |
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