Title: Negative Effects of Agriculture on the Environment - CropForLife
Headings: Negative Effects of Agriculture on the Environment
Negative Effects of Agriculture on the Environment
Table of Contents
Top 16 Negative Effects of Agriculture on the Environment
Soil/Land Degradation
Deforestation
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Pest Problem
Industrial & Agricultural Wastes
Irrigation
Livestock Grazing
Chemical Fertilizer
Point Source Pollution
Non-Point Source Pollution
Sedimentation
Removal of Riparian Shading
Stream Modification
Genetic Engineering
Issues by Region

Content: Pest Problem
Due to the change in the crop harvesting pattern, increase in irrigated areas, and the higher intensity of cultivation, the problem with pests becoming serious day by day. A major reason for the increase in severity of pests is the uncontrolled use of pesticides. Pests are becoming resistant to available pesticides and returning with more harmful effects. The population of birds and insects has declined significantly due to loss of habitat and changing climate, resulting in a lack of natural biological control. High and uncontrolled use of hazardous pesticides has a direct impact on farmers, consumers, and animal health. On the other hand, residual pesticides are way more dangerous for humans and animals and pose serious health risks. Industrial & Agricultural Wastes
Among several negative effects of agriculture on the environment, industrial & agricultural waste is the most dangerous and harmful for the ecosystem and humans. Agricultural remains of several crops like., rice straw and hull, because of improper handling act as agricultural waste. To remove this waste farmers usually practice burning methods which result in the production of high CO2 and CO levels in the air, causing severe respiratory problems in humans and animals.