Pesticide Infographics

pesticides In agriculture, pesticides are used to protect the crops farmers grow from pests and disease, so that we can eat safe, nutritious food all year round. SUSTAINABLE FARMING WITH PEST CONTROL İt takes 10 years to develop and test a new crop protection product; it undergoes hundreds of studies to make sure it is safe for farmers, the environment and so that the food you eat is safe and healthy. 50% of the world's food crops would be lost without the use of pesticides Weeds and pests cost Australian agriculture $4 billion In the US crop a year in lost production protection products provide a 48% saving in overall grocery bills for a family of four Pesticide use has resulted in 27mm of extra water stored in soil structure and 15-20% increase in crop yields In 1960, one hectare could feed only 2 people. Now, thanks to biote chnology and crop protection, one hectare feeds about CropLife 4.5 people 1960 2013 AUSTRALIA Representing Australia's plant science industry