Biopesticides

Introduction

India loses about 20-30 % of its crops to pests and disease each year. This damage which amounts to about Rs. 6000 crores annually, reduces farmers agricultural income considerable. The excessive and indiscriminate use of pesticides has also led to the development of resistance in many pests. This has caused what is called the "pesticides treadmill", as pests develop resistance to pesticides, the farmer's increase the dosage and the frequency of the pesticide application. Some of the important pests, which have developed resistance to pesticides include Helicoverpa harmful to cotton, crop which has developed resistance to nearly all kinds of pesticides.As opposition to the use of chemical pesticide mounts on grounds have environmental and health consideration, the demand for Bio pesticides is expected to increase.

Techno Economics:

Project Cost-Rs. 73.00 (in lakhs)

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