Farmers face many problems related to farming. In which many problems are natural. Which they have to face. So there are some problems like this. Which would have been made by humans. Fertilizer, seeds and pesticides are very important for farming. But these things are also being sold fake in the market. Due to which farmers are suffering huge losses. In which fake pesticides are being sold in large quantities. Agricultural experts can easily differentiate between real and fake. But this is not a difficult task even for farmers. Let us know. How can farmers differentiate between real and fake pesticides?
In this way avoid fake pesticides
When you go to buy pesticides, go to reputed shops or certified dealers. Buy pesticides from them only. And avoid buying pesticides on which instructions are not written in Hindi and English. Along with this, when you buy pesticides, also keep in mind the product you are taking. There should be a label on it. Which also includes the EPA registration number. Along with this, definitely see which active components are written in it. All the ingredients are written on the label by the Environmental Protection Agency i.e. EPA. When you buy pesticides, always take the bill for it. So that if there is damage to the crop, you have evidence.
Don’t get trapped in low price
It has often been seen that people prefer to buy cheap things instead of expensive things in the market. But if you fall prey to cheap things then it is quite possible that people might hand you fake things. Therefore, when you go to buy pesticides, do not fall prey to cheap ones. Because it could be fake. Buy only genuine pesticides even if it is a bit expensive.
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