Version 1
: Received: 22 April 2022 / Approved: 28 April 2022 / Online: 28 April 2022 (08:49:49 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 26 May 2022 / Approved: 27 May 2022 / Online: 27 May 2022 (09:02:52 CEST)
How to cite:
Varela-Martínez, D.A.; Fuentes-Molina, N.; Riaño-Herrera, D.A. A Historical Review of the Use of Pesticides in Colombian Agriculture. Preprints2022, 2022040277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0277.v2
Varela-Martínez, D.A.; Fuentes-Molina, N.; Riaño-Herrera, D.A. A Historical Review of the Use of Pesticides in Colombian Agriculture. Preprints 2022, 2022040277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0277.v2
Varela-Martínez, D.A.; Fuentes-Molina, N.; Riaño-Herrera, D.A. A Historical Review of the Use of Pesticides in Colombian Agriculture. Preprints2022, 2022040277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0277.v2
APA Style
Varela-Martínez, D.A., Fuentes-Molina, N., & Riaño-Herrera, D.A. (2022). A Historical Review of the Use of Pesticides in Colombian Agriculture. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0277.v2
Chicago/Turabian Style
Varela-Martínez, D.A., Natalia Fuentes-Molina and Diego Alejandro Riaño-Herrera. 2022 "A Historical Review of the Use of Pesticides in Colombian Agriculture" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0277.v2
Abstract
The role that Colombia will play in terms of food supply in the coming years has generated a discussion on the agricultural practices implemented, specifically in the use of pesticides. Therefore, this article aims to provide a comprehensive and complete review of the status of pesticide use in the agricultural sector, highlighting the agri-food industry in Colombia. Currently, the use of pesticides has intensified throughout the world, generating a call for attention by governmental entities in terms of regulation. Colombia for the year 2019 presented a rate of use of 7.8 kg/ha of pesticides, placing it among the twenty countries with the highest rate. On the other hand, the quantities and economic benefits of exports and imports are growing steadily. Several organizations have focused their efforts on determining the health consequences that people exposed to chronic and/or acute intoxication may suffer. This has led to cases of cytogenetic, neurocognitive and physical effects, prompting governmental organizations to regulate the use of pesticides. Finally, the need to design pesticide management and handling systems that respond to the needs of producers and the sector, integrating international food safety guidelines, is identified.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received:
27 May 2022
Commenter:
Diana Varela Martínez
Commenter's Conflict of Interests:
Author
Comment:
First, we would like to thank you for each of your comments and appraisals obtained during the review process. Currently, a generalized adjustment has been made to the document. Aiming to increase the scientific character of the article. Structuring an exhaustive and rigorous review of the state of pesticides in the agricultural sector and their state of use in Colombia. This review article is considered of vital importance, highlighting the role that Colombia will play in terms of food supply and food security. In the world, the strong trend towards safe food production is booming and the country must have a considerable amount of data and information that will allow the integration of sustainable and resilient agricultural models in the future, responding to national and international needs.
Commenter: Diana Varela Martínez
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author