Farmers Perception on Paraquat

Paraquat is a widely used herbicide for range of crops throughout the world for effective control of weeds. It greatly benefits farmers, society, technocrats and the environment if it is used in prescribed quantity. Every where there is a much concern about the protection of future generation and environment. The introduction of new Organic policy and Green earth policy in State like Kerala deserves attention on the issue of using Paraquat. This book deals with Perception of farmers towards use of Paraquat studied in five dimensions viz., Safety aspects, Economic advantage, Spectrum of crops benefited, alternate solutions available and Health hazards. The study will serve as basic input for Researchers, Students, Extension Professionals, Policy makers and Farmers who interested in saving earth and environment.

Dr. R. Sendilkumar is Associate Professor (Agrl. Extension) serving in Kerala Agricultural University,Thrissur. He received his Ph. D from TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Risk management Education, Extension Management and Group Dynamics are the key areas of his research. S.S. Arshamon is a Postgraduate research scholar in MBA(ABM)