Diagnosis on the use of pesticides in livestock activities in the South Fluminense region

Abstract

The number of chemical pesticides released in Brazil for use in agricultural activities, between 2017 and 2019, varied between 400 and 500 products per year, highlighting the conuntry for the record of aprroval. The objective was to carry out a diagnosis on the use and risk perception of chemical pesticides in rural properties in the southern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The research carried out was of an investigative nature, with the application of a structured questionnaire in 30 selected rural properties from livestock activities. It was observed that most rural producers are over 50 years of age, with the being male, married and with a higher education level. Producers buy up to 80 liters of chemical pesticides per year. In the use and application of chemical pesticides, it was observed that more than 50% do not use personal protective equipment, and do not bother to return packages to appropriate and registered locations. In 2019, with the release of a large number of registration requests for the marketing of chemical pesticides (2017-2019), the consequences arising from the use and marketing of these inputs for livestock production are of extreme concern, since at the same time new products are made available to consumers, there is no public policy that improves awareness, training, inspection with rural producers, commercial establishments and manufacturers, emphasizing the concern with workers’ health, the environment with its flora and fauna and consumers.