Question

Explain the importance of biopesticides in organic farming.

Answer 1

1. Soil pollution is reduced through the utilisation of biopesticides. In contrast, the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers results in widespread soil pollution.
2. The use of chemical pesticides in agriculture results in the contamination of soil with fluoroacetamide-like compounds.
3. These are detrimental to humans, other creatures, and plants. They have the potential to induce cutaneous diseases in humans.
4. Pests and pathogens can be eradicated through the utilisation of bacterial and fungal toxins. The plant materials are directly incorporated with these chemicals. 
   E.g., Spinosad is a biopesticide produced as a by-product of fermentation.