Global Pesticide Market: Size, Trends, Forecasts

Abstract

Worldwide pesticides are used by farmers for growing more food on less land by protecting crops from pests, diseases and weeds as well as raising productivity per hectare. Also, pesticides enable farmers to produce safe, quality foods at affordable prices. Therefore, the market for agricultural pesticides is anticipated to rise by $ 26.23 billion between 2021 and 2025. Pesticide residues can be discovered in a wide range of common foods and drinks, such as prepared meals, water, wine, fruit juices, snacks, and animal feeds. Furthermore, it should be noticed that chemical pesticides have been linked to a variety of detrimental health consequences, including impacts on the skin, gastrointestinal system, nervous system, respiratory system, reproductive system, and endocrine system. The current review was carried out using an objective mixture of primary and secondary information, including inputs from key participants in pesticides industry. Also, it aims at highlighting the urgent need for a new concept in agriculture involving a drastic reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, driving the market to bio-based pesticides.

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Influential Factors Shaping Retailer Behavior Considering Partnership With Producers (Case Study in Central Java, Indonesia)

“…While seeds and fertilizers take precedence, plant protection products play a crucial role in safeguarding productivity amid Indonesia's distinct geographical conditions (Joko et al 2020;Istriningsih et al 2022). They play a vital role in preserving yield quality and quantity by shielding plants from pests and diseases (Sălceanu et al 2023). Global pesticide use reached 3.54 million tons of active ingredient in 2021, marking a 4% increase from 2020 and a 50% surge since 1990, as reported by FAO (2023).…”

Evaluating the effects of mefenoxam on taxonomic and functional dynamics of nontarget fungal communities during carrot cultivation

“…Yield reductions due to infections by fungi and FLO result in a global food crisis and a massive economic loss estimated at over $100 billion 2 – 4 . Therefore, management of such plant diseases is necessary and fungicides have played a vital role in controlling the growth and survival of plant pathogenic fungi and FLO 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 . The global agricultural chemical pesticide market is anticipated to reach 122.1 billion in 2031 with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% 5 .…”

“…Therefore, management of such plant diseases is necessary and fungicides have played a vital role in controlling the growth and survival of plant pathogenic fungi and FLO 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 . The global agricultural chemical pesticide market is anticipated to reach 122.1 billion in 2031 with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% 5 . Over 7% of the global fungicide market targets single sites, making it easy for plant pathogens to develop resistance to them 6 .…”