In a recent study, the Berlin-based agency Agripol presented the negative effects of pesticides on carbon footprint with cotton as their material. The results of the study entitled “Climate Change and Plant Health” were announced to the general public during the 31st International Cotton Conference in Bremen, Germany.

1. Certain procedures are implemented to
protect farm produce from pests and plant diseases. Unfortunately, some methods
endanger our atmosphere and do not guarantee a good harvest leading to the introduction
of crop protection products.
In a recent study, the Berlin-based agency Agripol presented the negative effects of
pesticides on carbon footprint with cotton as their material. The results of the study
entitled “Climate Change and Plant Health” were announced to the general public during
the 31st International Cotton Conference in Bremen, Germany.
The objectives of their study were:
To examine the consumption of energy and other carbon dioxide discharge engaged in the
manufacture and utilisation of crop protection agents
To evaluate the elevated biomass manufacture and the ensuing extra carbon dioxide
emitted in the atmosphere
Fourteen cotton products from 16 countries were analysed. In the three countries that have
abundant cotton growth, it was found that more carbon dioxide was taken in by the plants
compared to what is emitted when crop protection agents were utilised. Carbon dioxide
emission was taken over by the extra absorption by a factor of 25 – 50.

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This result is clearly manifested in India for irrigated farming. A large consumption of
carbon dioxide (about 49.4 kgs.) per hectare resulted to the frequent use of pesticides as
against to untreated lands, where about 1,900 kg gas were converted for every hectare.
Other motivating elements like irrigation can give a better trail.
In summary, the study only proved that crop protection products give farmers more returns
and at the same time protect our environment.
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