Are Indian Farmers Overusing Weedicides? Here’s What the Data Says

Over the past few decades, India's agricultural landscape has seen a significant transformation. Indian farmers have used weedicides more frequently to combat invasive weed species and increase agricultural yields, moving from manual weeding in the 1980s to extensive chemical interventions today. However, an issue that looms large with this transition is whether Indian farmers are overusing weedicides and what the data indicates about this tendency. Let's examine the statistics, the facts on the ground, and the consequences of relying too much on chemical weed management.