The role of crop protection products has become extremely important with the modernization of agriculture. There is a long history of industry-funded activities supporting the responsible use of crop protection products. With the assistance of CropLife Asia, BCPA launched the Safe Use of pesticides program in 1991 to provide a learning opportunity for all users and handlers of crop protection products.
- Training is given in the context of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy.
- A participatory approach has been adopted, with an emphasis on training of trainers and working in partnership with other stakeholders.
- Produce attention-grabbing documentary and docudrama that put over a complete message on the Safe Use of Pesticide in an interesting way.
- Distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)s to pesticide users for ensuring occupational safety.
- Promote safe use of pesticides through application demonstrations, large-scale video shows, and distribution of pictorial festoons, leaflets, posters, etc. on safe and judicious use of pesticides.
Divisional Chapters of BCPA organize field-level initiatives on responsible use of crop protection products and reach thousands of stakeholders in every year. Safe Use of pesticide program bringing sustainable change in the culture of the people such that there is a significant and measurable improvement in meeting the latest international safety standards.
BCPA’s initiatives promote a positive perception of the pesticide industry by demonstrating its concern and actions to promote responsible use of its products. BCPA receives active support from government agricultural extension officers and draws attention to the need for joint action by the public and private sectors.