15. The current situation of using pesticides in argriculture in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province

Abstract

Uong Bi is the economic and cultural centre in the Southwest of Quang Ninh province with the agricultural area of 3,474.54 ha, convenient transportation. The city is an eco-tourism development and concentrated argricultural production area. However, farmers have used lots of pesticides for agriculture practices. Do farmers use pesticides in proper manner and how does this affect the environment? This article presents the current situation of using pesticides in argriculture in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province