- Agrichemical
"Agrichemical" (or "agrochemical"), a contraction of "agricultural chemical", is a generic term for the various
chemical products used inagriculture . In most cases, "agrichemical" refers to the broad range ofinsecticide s,herbicide s, andfungicide s, but it may also include syntheticfertilizer s,hormones and other chemicalgrowth agent s, and concentrated stores of rawanimal manure .Most agrichemicals are
toxic , and all agrichemicals in bulk storage pose significant environmental and/orhealth risks, particularly in the event of accidental spills. In many countries, access to and use of agrichemicals is highly regulated. Government-issuedpermit s for purchase and use of approved agrichemicals may be required, and significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage resulting in spillage. Onfarm s, proper storage facilities and labeling, emergency clean-upequipment and procedures, andsafety equipment and procedures for handling, application and disposal are specific areas of concern, often subject to mandatory standards and regulations.Usually, the regulations are carried out through the registration process.
According to "Agrow",
Bayer CropScience led the agrichemical industry in sales in 2007.Syngenta was second, followed byBASF ,Dow Agrosciences ,Monsanto , andDuPont . [cite journal|date=March 14, 2008|title=Top six all ahead in 2007|journal=Agrow|issue=539|pages=3]References
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