Abstract:The objective of the research was to study the pesticides used in the agricultural frontier of Amazonas and to evaluate the behavior, practices and attitudes of the farmers in relation to the storage, handling and disposal of packages of pesticides. 89 interviews were carried out between 2020 and 2021 with pesticide applicators residing in five municipalities in southern Amazonas, Brazil. The behavior of farmers regarding the protection of their health and the environment was evaluated. We determined the corre… Show more
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