Análise do manuseio e descarte de embalagens de agrotóxicos na cultura de arroz irrigado de Cachoeira do Sul/RS

Abstract

The city of Cachoeira do Sul, located in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, through its process of economic growth and expansion of paddy cultivation poses threats to biodiversity by improper handling of chemicals may eventually contaminate the water supplying the city. Education and environmental awareness in the forms appear as natural defense helping to reunite man and nature. The paper aims to analyze the understanding that farmers who grow rice, have on management and proper disposal of pesticide containers. The analysis will be linked to environmental education developed by the IRGA in the city and the region. The research will take place through the textual information, library resources and research in the field with the use of closed questionnaire. It appears that the vast majority of farmers interviewed is aware of his actions in handling and disposal of pesticide containers, applying the correct techniques for washing and storage. It is concluded that the actions of Environmental Education, developed by IRGA allow making awareness and environmental awareness promoting the reduction of environmental impacts caused by the actions of farmers in irrigated rice crop.