Utilisation actuelle des produits phytosanitaires en culture maraîchère dans la région Souf

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to analyze the practices, attitudes, knowledge and awareness of farmers in Souf region about the risks or side effects of pesticide use on human health and the environment. To achieve our goal In this memory,situation use of pesticides in vegetable cropsby farmers? For this purpose, a survey of 120 farmers was conducted in the field at eight important sites namely Reguiba, Guemar, Taghzout, Ourmes, Magran, Trifaoui, Hassi Khalifa and Robah, using an adapted individual questionnaire. It focused on socio-occupational data, the main pesticides used, the sources of knowledge, the environmental perception and the health of producers following the use of pesticides. The results reveal that more than 90% of farmers agree that using pesticides reduces pest and disease losses and ensures good yields. However, the decision to perform the phytosanitary treatments and the treatment times do not differ much from one farmer to another and from one region to another. The methods of use and the time to harvest are not controlled. Most farmers with a low level of education (39.1% had a primary level of education) do not have a good knowledge of application rates and treatment frequencies. They are unconvinced of the direct risks they incur and almost all (74%) do not protect themselves.