Determinants of pesticides use among tomato farmers in the Bono and Ahafo regions of Ghana
Joseph Bandanaa,
Augustine Bosomtwe,
Alexander Danson-Anokye
et al.
Abstract:Tomato production plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of farmers and agricultural households in the forest savanna transitional belt of Ghana. However, the success of tomato cultivation is hindered by the presence of insect pests and diseases, necessitating the use of agricultural inputs. This study aimed to identify the pesticides used in tomato farming, assess their World Health Organization (WHO) active ingredient hazard class, determine the precautionary behaviour associated with pesticide use by tomat… Show more
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