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@article{183984,
        author = {Dr.Girisha M.C.},
        title = {Pesticide management and agriculture production in Karnataka – An over view},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {3784-3788},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183984},
        abstract = {Karnataka's agriculture, covering over 58% of its geographical area, is vital to India's food security, offering a diverse crop base and regional agro-climatic potential. However, fluctuating crop yields, declining soil fertility, and pesticide-related challenges highlight the urgent need for sustainable practices. Between 2022–24, production of cereals, oilseeds, and cotton dropped due to erratic monsoons and pest pressures. While Karnataka’s per hectare pesticide use remains moderate, misuse, unsafe handling, and continued reliance on hazardous chemicals persist, causing health issues and environmental degradation. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adoption remains low, despite promising pilots like WorldVeg’s “Bhoo Samruddhi” and AI-based pest detection in cashew farms. Regulatory oversight under the Insecticides Act (1968) and emerging reforms like the Pesticide Management Bill (2020) aim to reduce risks, while Karnataka’s groundwater and toxic pesticide regulations further strengthen environmental safeguards. However, economic burdens on smallholders due to pest outbreaks and input costs remain high. Going forward, Karnataka targets a 20–30% reduction in pesticide use and IPM adoption in over 50% of smallholder farms by 2027–28, ensuring agricultural productivity advances alongside health, environmental, and economic sustainability.},
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        month = {August},
        }