Across West Africa, the use of pesticides poses significant risks to human health and the environment.
Studies have shown that farmers experience various health issues like eye irritation, skin problems, nausea, and headaches due to pesticide exposure.
The environment also suffers, with pesticides contaminating water sources, harming beneficial insects and other animals, and impacting aquatic ecosystems.
On this edition of Enviroscope, we learn about the harmful effects of pesticides on the agricultural chain.