design_thinking_t-03[1].pptx engineering aiml branch

its a project of subject design thinking

1. Why pesticides are used in Modern farming? Practices of Farming in Early Stages of human civilization. Background

2. Early Practices Earlier farmers used different practices to grow the crops 2

3. Early Practices Their Cons Intercropping is a method which requires planting of diverse plants to break the cycle of pesticides. Manual pest removal is a method where the pests are handpicked from each plant. The increasing demand in society makes farmer to grow the same plants repetitively lacking diversity for this method. Having large farms and lack of time makes this impossible in modern farming . 2024 3

4. Why farmers got used to pesticides ? As we have seen earlier the increasing demand and lack of time and sufficient funds , farmers tend to incline towards using pesticides. 2024 4

5. Excessive use harms society? 5 Description

6. Why pesticides are used in modern farming ? Without the use of pesticides, there would be a 78% loss of fruit production. 54% loss of vegetable production. 32% loss of cereal production. 20XX 6

7. Why is it a concern to use large amount of pesticides? Approximately 40-50% of the field is effected by the pests. This means that more than 50% of the plants in the field don’t require pesticides. Approximately 75% good pest species which are either neutral or good for the plants are in decline due to excessive usage of pesticides. Approximately 30% of bird species are prone to extinct due to excessive usage of pesticides . 20XX Sample Footer Text 7

8. Impact of Excessive Pesticide Use on Society: A Statistical Overview. 20XX Sample Footer Text 8 Significance of the problem

9. Why usage of huge amounts of pesticides is a concern? 1 in 10 food samples have been found out to have pesticide residue above the maximum limits(EFSA). $12 billion: The estimated annual cost of pesticide-related environmental damage in the United States, including water pollution, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity(EPA). 20XX Sample Footer Text 9

10. Health risks due to excessive pesticides. Exposure to pesticides can cause respiratory problems , hormonal imbalances and even cancer..! 20XX Sample Footer Text 10

11. Affect on human health. 20XX Sample Footer Text 11 Impact of the problem.

12. From the Consumer’s end . $15 billion: The estimated annual cost of pesticide-related health problems in the United States, including cancer, neurological damage, and reproductive problems. 300,000: The number of people who die every year due to pesticide-related food poisoning(WHO). Pesticides can also have long-term effects on human health, including cancer, neurological disorders, and endocrine disruption(US EPA). 20XX Sample Footer Text 12

13. From the Producer’s end Not only we consumers are affected by the pesticides but also the producers i.e farmers are also affected by these pesticides. 443,000: The number of farmers who die every year due to pesticide poisoning, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 25 million: The number of farmers who suffer from pesticide-related illnesses every year, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). 20XX Sample Footer Text 13

14. CONDITION OF PROBLEM 20XX 14 SOIL COMPACTION HEALTH ISSUES LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY ACUTE TOXICITY

15. PROBLEMS Loss of biodiversity : Pesticides can destroy beneficial insects that help control pests. Health issues : Long-term exposure to pesticides can cause serious illnesses, including Parkinson's disease, asthma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and cancer. Acute toxicity : Pesticides can cause acute effects like vomiting, nausea, convulsions, rashes, blisters, blindness, dizziness, and diarrhea . 20XX Sample Footer Text 15

16. 20XX Sample Footer Text 16 SCOPES AND LIMITATIONS

17. SCOPES The scope of using sensors and drones to limit excessive use of pesticides in agriculture is vast and promising. IoT-enabled smart sensors can monitor crucial physical factors for crop growth, detect pests, and optimize pesticide application. Drones equipped with cameras and automated sensors can provide real-time monitoring of crops, detect pests, and apply targeted pesticides. The targeted application of pesticides using drones and sensors can reduce the overall amount of chemicals used, minimizing environmental impact . 20XX Sample Footer Text 17

18. LIMITATIONS Higher costs of alternative methods Lack of economic incentives Lack of knowledge about alternative methods lack of effective regulations Inadequate labeling and safety information Cultural attitudes towards pesticide use 20XX Sample Footer Text 18

19. Potential Consequences Environmental impact Health Risks Pest Resistance Economic Impact 20XX Sample Footer Text 19

20. POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES Environmental Impact : Pesticides can lead to soil and water contamination, harming ecosystems and biodiversity. Health Risks : Exposure to pesticides is linked to various health issues in humans, including respiratory problems, neurological disorders, and certain cancers. Pest Resistance : Over-reliance on pesticides can lead to the development of pesticide-resistant pests Economic Impact : Increased pest resistance can lead to higher costs for farmers, who may need to purchase more expensive or different pesticides and invest in additional pest control measures . 20XX Sample Footer Text 20

21. OBJECTIVES TO ACHIEVE Reduce the usage of pesticides in the process of modern farming. To avoid the health risks which are usually occurred due to heavy usage of pesticides . To create an environment for the farmer which is more comfortable for him to achieve low pesticide farming with less effort . Avoiding the pesticide resistant pests and stopping extinctions of birds and pests which are fundamental in our nature . 20XX Sample Footer Text 21

22. Team Members Kashish Goyal Palak Shukla Trimann Kaur Praveen Madhheshiya Nalam Srinivasa Moorty 22 T-03 Usage of excessive pesticides 24AML107-A

23. 20XX Sample Footer Text 23 Heckman J. A history of organic farming: Transitions from Sir Albert Howard’s War in the Soil to USDA National Organic Program. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 2006;21(3):143-150. doi:10.1079/RAF2005126 Poudel, Suraj, et al. "Pesticide use and its impacts on human health and environment."  Environ Ecosyst Sci  4.1 (2020): 47-51. Rajak , Prem, et al. "Agricultural pesticides–friends or foes to biosphere?."  Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances  10 (2023): 100264. Pergner , Isabell, and Christian Lippert. "On the effects that motivate pesticide use in perspective of designing a cropping system without pesticides but with mineral fertilizer—a review."  Agronomy for Sustainable Development  43.2 (2023): 24. (Source: Biological Conservation, 2019) Articles from International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health are provided here courtesy of  Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (Source: EFSA, 2020) (Source: EPA, 2019) (Source: Harvard School of Public Health, 2019) (Source: WHO, 2019) R eferences