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Mapping of Indonesia’s Agricultural Insecticides in 2021: Registered Products, Future Research Opportunities, and Information Dissemination Ignatius Putra Andika; Edhi Martono
AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science Vol 44, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Faculty of Agriculture University of Brawijaya in collaboration with PERAGI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17503/agrivita.v44i2.3375

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Since the onset of green revolution in Indonesia, insecticides have become an indispensable tool to manage insect pests. However, the increasing concern over human and environmental health, coupled with the establishment of insecticide-resistance insect populations, has urged the reduction of chemical insecticide use. But as safer novel technologies suffer in their availability, result reliability, practicality, and cost-results efficiency that farmers seek; chemical insecticides remain the option for many farmers. Understanding insecticides availability to Indonesian farmers and their current uses and situation. The pin point was made to maximize their effectiveness and later reduce risk caused by their use. Pyrethroid was the most registered insecticide group followed by other broad-spectrum insecticide groups, such as organophosphates and carbamates. Insect insecticide resistances have been evaluated for many major insect pests in high-value commodities and staple crops, unfortunately it misses several important species. This review used initial data to demonstrate knowledge gaps that still require further research and suggested research themes which may counter these opportunities. Besides, it suggests a working framework to enhance technology adoption by farmers. Reducing chemical insecticide should be a common goal and a collaborative effort, and in order to divert the adverse effects while maximizing their effectivity in the field.
Price Exploration of Various Insecticide Groups, Their Registered Crops and Insect Pest Species for Farmers’ Ignatius Putra Andika; Reza Fikri Alfaatah
National Multidisciplinary Sciences Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): Proceeding SEMARTANI 1
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (788.901 KB) | DOI: 10.32528/nms.v1i2.70

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Insecticides are hazardous substance that are often used in agriculture to reduce yield loss due to insect pest. Overuse of insecticide may result in detrimental effects to the environment and human health; thus, its use should be limited. Indonesian farmers still use insecticide making studies of their use to be required, especially on how farmers choose their insecticides. This study aimed to explore the price differences of insecticide based on insecticide group and their registered insect species and crops. Insecticide brands officially registered to the Ministry of Agriculture of Republic Indonesia were used in this study together with prices collected from the internet. Analysis was done for the top 10 crops registered by formulators, including chili pepper, shallot, rice, soybean, cabbage, cacao, palm oil, tomato, potato, and corn. Results showed that there were insignificant correlations between package and application price for most crops in this study, except cabbage and tomatoes. However, insecticides belonging to pyrethroid, organophosphate, and carbamate were clustered in an area of low application and package prices. Explorations based on insect species also showed that certain groups were cheaper than others when farmers are using insecticide at recommended dosages or concentrations and also according to registered crop and pest species. Price may become a factor for farmers to help decide what product. Therefore, there a merit further understanding currently distributed products while safer and novel management strategies are being developed and disseminated to farmers.