Chemistry & Chemical Technologies

AGROCHEMISTRY

Agrochemicals, often known as agrochemicals or agrichemicals, are chemicals used in agriculture. Agrichemical typically refers to pesticides, such as fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and nematicides. Agrochemicals are insecticides, herbicides, or fertilisers used in agricultural sectors to maintain ecosystems. Since ancient times, crude forms of agrochemicals have been employed to increase crop yields and reduce the numbers of agricultural pests. By defending crops from insects, rodents, fungi, weeds, and other pests, agrochemicals help to increase agricultural production. Because of their advantages, they have been employed carelessly, raising questions about their application. Insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and fungicides are the four primary categories of agrochemicals.