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mentioned earlier
Supporting production of crops with
high returns
Government will take urgent steps
towards exploring cost-effective options
for more effective control of malaria.
Use of pesticides and fertilisers may be
used to support crops with high yield
DDT may be used to combat malaria,
but also involving some health risks
Linkages may also be found to indicators of poverty. While the indicators cover
the most important issues for development, there may be linkages that may not
be covered by the indicators. In a longer term perspective, these may also need
to be addressed.
2.3.1 Examples of links between pesticide use and attainment of
NSGRP targets as measured by indicators
• Increased agricultural growth from 5% in 2002/03 to 10% percent by
2010.
• Increased food crops production from 9 Millions in 2003/04 tons to 12
Millions in 2010
• Reduced proportion of rural food poor (men and women) from 27% in
2000/01 to 14% by 2010.
Actions that may be required to meet the above targets include improving
agricultural yields through use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Such uses of
pesticides may also entail risks. Pesticides and fertilisers can contaminate water.
Misuse of pesticides can have immediate and chronic effects on farmers and
consumers. Persistent organic pollutants can cause harm to ecosystems both
locally and, because of their chemical properties, at great distances from where
they are applied.
There are also many actions for the improvement of agriculture that have little to
do with the use of chemicals, e.g. Integrated Pest Management, Organic Farming
etc. Important parts of agricultural strategies may for instance include reducing
land degradation, protecting biodiversity, promoting gender equality and
empowering women, and getting access to capital and markets.
2.3.2 Reduced hospital-based malaria-related mortality amongst
under fives from 12% in 2002 to 8% in 2010
Use of chemicals can very significantly contribute to reducing the disease
burden. For instance, the strategies to control malaria include indoor residual
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