Question

List the harmful effects of the use of chemicals in agriculture

Answer 1

Impact on environment. Pesticides can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation. In addition to killing insects or weeds, pesticides can be toxic to a host of other organisms including birds, fish, beneficial insects, and non-target plants.

Answer 2

Excessive use of fertilizer make the soil poor in nutrients and kill many useful microbes.

Excessive use of non-biodegradable chemical pesticides leads to biological magnification.

Extensive cropping causes loss of soil fertility.

Excessive use of groundwater for agriculture lowers water table.