• Aditi Sawant
• Sheldon Patrick Joseph
• Pratyancha Khandare

According to the data based on the States/UTs Zonal Conferences on Inputs (Plant Protection) for Rabi & Kharif Seasons, the state of Maharashtra has been using the highest number of pesticides in India. Thus, studying the pattern of usage of pesticides and their impact on farming is essential to exploring the relationship between pesticide use and farm output. This research paper presents the findings of research based on primary and secondary studies conducted in the Maharashtrian districts of Nashik, Pune, Konkan, and Vidarbha (during 2022-23). The paper examines the patterns observed in the usage of pesticides to aid the production of rice in Maharashtra. Primary research was conducted in Nashik and Pune involving 121 district participants. Nashik consisted of small farmers, with a relatively low level of awareness related to pesticide usage and its impacts on the farmland and farm products as compared to the farmers from Pune. The study also examined the level of awareness among farmers about the use and consequences of pesticides on farmlands. The results show that most farmers depend on pesticides for crop protection in times of attacks from pests. These farmers are also reluctant to adopt modern, sustainable technology owing to higher costs accompanied by a lack of adequate knowledge and appropriate training.

Pesticides, Farm Revenue, Land Size, Accessibility

"An Analysis of Pesticide Practices in Maharashtra and its Impact on Farm Revenues ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.l561-l570, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404B75.pdf

"An Analysis of Pesticide Practices in Maharashtra and its Impact on Farm Revenues ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppl561-l570, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404B75.pdf