Crop Protection : Crop protection chemicals increase crop productivity

Crop protection chemicals can increase crop productivity by 25-50%, by mitigating crop loss. Agricultural yield per hectare has doubled due to increased use of hybrid seeds, fertilizer, crop protection chemical, etc.

Crop protection chemicals (agrochemicals) is important in achieving higher yields and increasing productivity.

As per the report 'Ushering in the 2nd Green Revolution - Role of Crop Protection chemicals', a significant outcome of the prospective Second Green Revolution would be the focus on crop protection.

Use of crop protection chemicals can increase crop productivity by 25-50%, by mitigating crop loss due to pest attacks. It is estimated that almost 25% of world's agricultural production is lost due to postharvest pest attacks. The total number of pests attack on crops has increased from 1940s.

The number of pests which are harmful for crops such as rice has increased from 10 to 17 whereas for wheat have increased from 2 to 19 respectively.

The Crop Protection Chemicals industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% between FY14 and FY19 to reach USD 7.5 Bn. In coming years agrochemical industry would require developing a collaborative platform in which the academia, government and regulatory bodies, farmers associations, manufacturers and farmers come together to promote safe and judicious usage of pesticides.

Source:http://www.business-standard.com/