Research on the connection between sustainable rural economic growth and the usage of chemicals in rural areas
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Yin Xiang
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Yamei Lv
Abstract
With the growing demand for agricultural productivity worldwide, the extensive use of pesticides in rural areas has emerged as a significant strategy for raising crop yields. However, excessive chemical use has resulted in a number of social and environmental issues, including water pollution, soil erosion, and health hazards, all of which have an impact on the long-term viability of rural economies. Through theoretical analysis and field investigation, this work methodically investigates the intricate relationship between the use of chemicals in rural areas and sustainable economic growth. The study’s findings demonstrate that while chemicals increase agricultural productivity temporarily, their prolonged usage weakens the services provided by rural ecosystems, which has a detrimental effect on economic growth.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: All authors contributed to the design and methodology of this study, the assessment of the outcomes and the writing of the manuscript.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: Not applicable.
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Conflict of interest: The authors declared that they have no conflicts of interest regarding this work.
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Research funding: There is no specific funding to support this research.
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Data availability: All data generated or analysed during this study are included in the manuscript.
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