Vegetable Agriculture Research Articles

Analisis Pengaruh Peran Kelompok Tani Bangkit Merbabu terhadap Penerapan SOP Pertanian Sayur Organik di Besa Batur Kecamatan Getasan

The role of farmer groups as a learning class, a cooperation vehicle, and a production unit in the implementation of organic vegetable farming is important to produce quality and safe-to-consume products. This research aims to describe the role of the Bangkit Merbabu Farmer Group, describe the implementation of organic farming SOP by the Bangkit Merbabu Farmer Group, and analyze the influence of farmer group roles on the implementation of organic vegetable farming SOPs. The study was conducted from November 6 to December 28, 2023. The research location was the Bangkit Merbabu Farmer Group located in Kaliduren Hamlet, Batur Village, Getasan Sub-district, Semarang Regency, Central Java. The research method used was a census method with saturated sampling involving all 53 members of the Bangkit Merbabu Farmer Group. The analysis methods used were quantitative descriptive and multiple linear regression analysis. The research shows that the Bangkit Merbabu Farmer Group has characteristics such as: the average age of members is 19-59 years old, the majority have only completed elementary education, and farming is their primary occupation. The results of this research indicate that the role of farmer groups as a learning class, a cooperation vehicle, and a production unit falls into the good category with percentages of 58%, 53%, and 60% for the production unit falling into the rare category. The implementation of organic vegetable farming SOPs has a percentage of 49% and falls into the rare category. Based on the SPSS output results in multiple linear regression analysis, the learning class, cooperation vehicle, and production unit have simultaneous effects on the implementation of organic vegetable farming SOP. The factors from the independent variables contribute 39.6%, while the rest is influenced by other factors. Based on the t-test, there is a significant influence for the role of the learning class and cooperation vehicle, while there is no influence for the production unit.

Impact of Financial Behaviors on the Financial Wellbeing of Vegetable Farmers in Bhaktapur District

Financial wellbeing is the overall state of an individual's financial health. It reflects the balance between income, expenses, savings, investments, and debt management, ultimately influencing one's financial resilience and quality of life. This study investigates the impact of financial behavior in relation to saving, spending, investment and borrowing on financial wellbeing among vegetable farmers in Bhaktapur District. Required primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered through random sampling technique. The respondents comprised 205 vegetables farmers of who produce and sell vegetables in the market. The Smart PLS 4.0 was used to analyze the structural relationships within the proposed theoretical model. The findings validated the set hypotheses that saving behavior, spending behavior, and investment behavior significantly influence financial wellbeing, indicating that prudent financial practices positively contribute to economic stability and growth. However, borrowing behavior does not show a significant effect on financial wellbeing, suggesting that while access to credit may be important, its management and utilization are critical factors to consider for sustainable financial health. Based on the result, policymakers and stakeholders can tailor interventions to enhance financial literacy, improve access to appropriate financial services, and promote sustainable agricultural development in the region. Ultimately, these findings can lead to more informed policies and initiatives aimed at bolstering the financial resilience and livelihoods of vegetable farmers.

Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Populations on Same Fruit Crops in Sumuri District, Bintuni Bay

Most of the people of Sumuri District make a living as farmers, especially fruit and vegetable farmers. Local fruit plants that are commonly cultivated include bananas, papaya, mangoes, oranges, rambutan, pineapple and water guava. One of the obstacles experienced by the community is the presence of pests that attack the fruit, causing poor fruit and even crop failure. This prompted a field survey of fruit flies in community fruit plantations. The field survey was conducted in October-December 2023 in Tofoi Village, Materabu Jaya Village and Forada Village, Sumuri District, Bintuni Bay. The survey was conducted using the trapping method with Steiner model traps that have been modified from mineral water bottles and the addition of native fruit samples and Methyl Eugenol (ME) with petrogenol trademark. Traps were set for three days and then identification and collection of fruit fly samples were carried out. The results showed that the highest population of fruit flies was in pineapple (Annanas commosus), which was 738 and the least in water guava (Syzygeum aqueum), which was 324. There were nine fruit fly species identified from this study, including: Bactrocera umbrosa (Fabricus), B.carambolae (Drew and Hancock), B.dorsalis (Hendel), B.curreyi (Drew), B.curvifera (Walker), B.emittens (Walker), B.papayae (Drew and Hancock), B.tryoni (Froggatt) and Procecidochares connexa (Macquart)

Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in meat, seafood, and leafy green vegetables from local markets and vegetable farms in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Salmonella is a major bacterial concern for public health globally. Although there are limited documentation on the prevalence of Salmonella species in Cambodia's food chain, some reports indicate that salmonellosis is a severe gastrointestinal infection in its population and especially in children. To investigate the presence of Salmonella spp., 285 food samples (75 meat, 50 seafood, and 160 leafy green vegetable samples) were randomly collected from various local markets in Phnom Penh capital and nearby farms in Cambodia. Concurrently, field observations were conducted to collect data on food hygiene and practices among the relevant actors. All food samples were analyzed using bacterial culture and plate counts, and the findings were confirmed serially with biochemical, serological, and PCR tests. The observational data on food hygiene and practices from farm to market revealed that the spread of Salmonella in the food-value chain from farm to market could pose health risks to consumers. The overall prevalence of Salmonella spp. was 48.4% (138/285), while the prevalence in meat, seafood, and vegetables was 71% (53/75), 64% (32/50), and 33% (53/160), respectively. Mean Salmonella plate count ranged from 1.2 to 7.40 log10 CFU/g, and there was no significant difference in bacterial counts between meat, seafood, and vegetable samples (p > 0.05). The most common serogroups among the isolated Salmonella spp. were B and C. These results suggest that a large proportion of meat, seafood, and vegetable products sold at local markets in Phnom Penh are contaminated with Salmonella spp. This is likely linked to inadequate hygiene and sanitation practices, including handling, storage, and preservation conditions. Observations on farms suggested that the prevalence of Salmonella in vegetables sold at the market could be linked to contamination relating to agricultural practices. Thus, controlling the spread of foodborne salmonellosis through the food-value chain from farms and retailers to consumers is warranted to enhance food safety in Cambodia.

Semiotic Analysis on Sustainable Community Farming: Multimodal Analysis, A Case Study of Community Farming at Desa Impian, Merbau Sempak, Selangor, Malaysia

The majority of global population is in the cities and most tourists are concentrated in the cities. Research on the relationship between urban farming and tourism is gaining popularity in urban studies. In Malaysia, community urban farming has been identified as a solution to sustainable development to provide food in or out of the city. This study is about how the community at Desa Impian, Merbau Sempak promotes organic vegetable farming to academicians and business communities. The idea is to promote this area as a sustainable tourism hub for researchers and business communities. This study is a multimodal semiotic analysis to better understand the dynamic of community farming culture in Malaysia. Using qualitative design and multi-layered analytical framework to explore interactive meanings construed through the functionality of various semiotic resources in multimodal narratives this study reveals the dynamic multi-layered nature of government, individual community members, and public voices about community farming culture from a Malaysian socio-cultural context. On a deeper level, farming at Desa Impian means self-identification and sharing of identity that gives rise to a sense of belonging. This study contributes to the knowledge of multimodal socio-semiotic and narrative theories on sustainable urban farming tourism in Malaysia.

The role of market in motivating farmers to reduce pesticide use: Evidence from vegetable farms in Shiraz

The overuse of pesticides has harmful impacts on both the environment and human health. Implementing efficient techniques is crucial to manage pesticides and reduce negative impacts effectively. In order to achieve this objective, we evaluated the harm of pesticide application in vegetable fields in Shiraz and identified the factors that impact farmers' behavior in using pesticides. The Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) indicator was initially utilized to evaluate the effects of pesticide residues on both human health and the environment. Afterwards, the Logit model was employed to investigate the likelihood of excessive pesticide usage among farmers. Our findings suggest that farmers may not give high importance to environmental and human health considerations when deciding on pesticide usage. Market incentives, such as the quantity and price of vegetables produced without pesticide use, play a significant role in reducing pesticide use in Shiraz vegetable farms. The results of the study can help policy makers in implementing pesticide-free agricultural practices.

Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-modified membrane for urea slow-release fertilizers

BackgroundUrea is a fertilizer widely used by farmers, especially vegetable farmers, due to its high nitrogen content, around 46 %. However, plants only use a small amount of nitrogen, a maximum of 35 %, while the remaining nitrogen is wasted and released into the environment. Undeniably, it causes increases production costs and environmental problems. A slow-release urea fertilizer (SRF) has been formulated to resolve these issues. MethodsIn this study, the membrane was made of chitosan with several crosslinking agents such as Tripolyphosphate (TPP). In addition, calcium ion bonds are expected to increase the interaction with urea fertilizer through the encapsulation process. The resultsOur data showed that urea slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with the chitosan/TPP/Ca membrane, was successfully synthesized. This membrane has the characteristics of a thin white layer that is transparent. The physical and chemical characterization of SRF membranes with various coating membrane variations showed that the chitosan/TPP/Ca-urea membrane has Young's modulus of 7.75–22.05 N/mm2, swelling of 109.52–132.62 % and porosity of 0.756–1.06 %. Functional group analysis shows that several spectral changes indicate the presence of crosslinking process between the chitosan functional groups and TPP. The urea release results show that the membrane is released through a diffusion mechanism. Furthermore, SEM results show that these membranes have pores with various shapes and sizes. ConclusionBased on the result, it can be concluded that chitosan membrane modification with the addition of TPP and calcium oxide provides improved membrane characteristic cs including degree of development, hydrophobicity, membrane stress, and nitrogen release on the membrane. This membrane shows is indicating suitability as a slow-release fertilizer.

Factors Influencing the Adaptation to Fully Organic Vegetable Farming: A Farmer Perception Study in Polonnaruwa District,  Sri Lanka

Factors Influencing the Adaptation to Fully Organic Vegetable Farming: A Farmer Perception Study in Polonnaruwa District,  Sri Lanka

Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change on Vegetable Farming: An Evaluation of Artificial Planting Technique

A worldwide issue, global warming results from human activity changing the climate and having a negative impact on people, animals, and plants. However, in terms of plants, the sun provides the primary elements required for healthy growth of photosynthetic plants, which use the energy from the sun to create food for themselves. Light with varying wavelengths that serve distinct functions during the photosynthetic process are the essential elements that are captured from the sun. The wavelength of the ultraviolet (UV) component of sunlight varies, characterized as UV A (315–400 nm) and UV B (280–315 nm) are the primary components that must be precisely proportioned for a profitable farming. In order to lessen the impact of climate change on vegetable farming, this research suggests integrating light emitting diodes (LEDs) in artificial growing machines as well as planned irrigation systems as an alternate source of ultraviolet sunshine. To provide the necessary UV light combination, blue, red and white colours of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were combined using diffusers. The red, blue, and white LEDs were used for two weeks, each 12 hours a day, to influence the plants growth, with red promoting photosynthesis, white improving it, and blue encouraging stem and leaf growth. An Arduino Uno was used to program both the hardware and software components of the automated growth machine. The outcome of planting varied vegetable plant under LED lights was contrasted with the outcome of planting the identical set of plants under direct sunlight. After the first and second weeks of planting, the plants' performances under both circumstances are comparable.

Diversity and heterogeneity of smallholder vegetable farming systems and their impact on food security and income in Malawi

Diversity and heterogeneity of smallholder vegetable farming systems and their impact on food security and income in Malawi

Evaluation of landscape ecological security pattern via the “pattern-function-stability” framework in the Guanzhong Plain Urban Agglomeration of China

Most studies have assessed and constructed landscape ecological security patterns (LESPs) primarily from the perspective of landscape morphology by employing morphological spatial pattern analysis, with little attention paid to fundamental ecosystem attributes (such as ecosystem functions and stability). Thus, this study proposed a comprehensive evaluation and optimization framework for LESPs from the perspective of “mode function stability” by integrating assessment landscape pattern, ecological function, and landscape stability. A comprehensive evaluation and optimization of the LESPs was conducted using the Minimum Cumulative Resistance (MCR) model in the Guanzhong Plain Urban Agglomeration (GPUA) as the research area. The results showed that: (1) Generally, the landscape quality in urban agglomerations was relatively low because of the large area of agricultural vegetation, high human interference, and landscape fragmentation, which caused low levels of landscape pattern, function, and stability. (2) LESPs were mainly determined by landscape stability in urban agglomerations due to low-quality ecosystems, rapid landscape transformation, and severe anthropogenic disturbances. (3) There was a large variation in the landscape function and stability of a certain landscape type due to their different structures and human interference across space in urban agglomerations. According to assessment by “pattern-function-stability” framework, the ecological sources and corridors covered with natural forest were the crucial cornerstone to constructing LESPs, and the rivers in crop planting areas were the inevitably selected corridors, but their ecological function and stability needed further improvement in construction. (4) The framework can assess spatial patterns and ecological functions to further the stability and sustainability of the landscape in maintaining ecological security and facilitating the identification of improvement objectives or measures of individual ecological sources or corridors in regional ecological infrastructure construction practices.

Pengaruh Biaya Produksi dan Harga Jual Terhadap Pendapatan Petani Sayur di Kecamatan Kontukowuna Kabupaten Muna

This research aims to find out how much influence distribution channels and selling prices have on the income of vegetable farmers in Kontukowuna District, Muna Regency.The population of this research is vegetable farmers in Kontukowuna District, Muna Regency. The sampling technique used was stratified random sampling. The number of samples in this study using the Slovin formula was 90 respondents. Data collection uses questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis.The research results show that, (1) Production Cost have a positive and significant effect on the income of vegetable farmers; (2) Selling prices have a positive and significant effect on vegetable farmers' income, (3) Distribution channels and selling prices both have a significant effect on vegetable farmers' income. This shows that distribution channels and selling prices will influence Production Cost. Production Cost and good selling prices are important in efforts to increase the income of vegetable farmers.

The influence mechanism analysis on the farmers’ intention to adopt Internet of Things based on UTAUT-TOE model

Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are widely recognized as one of the most important infrastructures for economic development and technological innovation. By analyzing the influencing factors of vegetable farmers’ intention to adopt agricultural IoT, it helps to formulate effective IoT promotion policies and accelerate the realization of agricultural modernization. Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) theory, this study constructed for the first time a mechanism model of the influence of vegetable farmers’ intention to adopt IoT, expanding the scope of current research on agricultural IoT and revealing the intrinsic influence mechanism of farmers’ adoption of IoT technologies. In this study, 357 quantitative data were obtained by a questionnaire survey, and structural equation modeling was used to test the direct and indirect effects of each factor on vegetable farmers’ intention to adopt IoT. The results show that almost all variables in TOE have significant direct impacts on the intention, while no variables in UTAUT have significant direct impacts. Among variables in TOE, government support and complexity are the two most important elements influencing the intention. Although the interactions among variables in TOE and UTAUT are also found, the indirect effects of variables are non-significant. Therefore, it is proposed to reduce the complexity of operation and use of IoT technologies; improve rural information infrastructure and compatibility of IoT platforms and devices; and governments should increase subsidies, and incentives to promote the use of IoT in agriculture and agricultural practices.

The Perspective of Vegetable Farmers in Readiness to Face the Post Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Tabulation Analysis

The ability of farmers to anticipate, avoid, and react to threats and shocks depends on their capacity to handle agricultural alarms. This study aims to determine whether farmers’ demographic characteristics and readiness for the post-Covid-19 pandemic are related. This study reports the results of a survey in which 503 farmers in Peninsular Malaysia took part, using a structured questionnaire to examine farmers’ perceptions of their readiness for post-Covid-19 problems. Chi-square testing and cross-tabulation analysis were used to assess the factors influencing farmers’ perceptions of their readiness to meet the difficulties. According to the Chi-square test results, farmers’ age was significantly (p<0.05) correlated with their technological skills. The findings also show a significant correlation between education level towards technology, implementation, and decision-making skills (p<0.05). The results confirmed that farmers’ backgrounds and demography affected how farmers were able to prepare to face upcoming issues and challenges. Therefore, the government must assist farmers and train them to improve their backgrounds to lessen their vulnerability and increase their capacity to meet challenges following COVID-19. This study suggests solid outputs that will help extension agents to approach farmers based on their participation in a participatory approach to creating, introducing, and using technology related to readiness for any circumstances.

Are agrochemical‐free and biodiversity‐friendly attributes substitutes or complements? Evidence from a coffee choice experiment

AbstractEco‐labels inform consumers about the sustainable attributes of a product, but consumer face challenges to differentiate and select for specific attributes. Certification programs are similarly challenged to incentivize adoption of sustainable practices in product supply chains when consumer ability to differentiate sustainable attributes is low. This study investigates consumers' Willingness to Pay (WTP) for different environmental attributes of coffee production, and whether attributes that conserve biodiversity and limit agrochemical usage are substitutes or complements. We designed and implemented a hypothetical coffee choice experiment combining coffee farm vegetation management attributes that impact biodiversity (conventional monoculture, shade‐grown, or “Bird Friendly” systems that conserve wildlife habitat) and chemical input (conventional, pesticide‐free, or organic) attributes. We found that consumers think of biodiversity and agrochemical management attributes as sustainability substitutes and have the highest WTP for pesticide‐free and organic attributes. Consumer groups with strong concern about the future of the environment had high WTP for all environmental attributes, but still considered the attributes to be substitutes. Our results suggest that eco‐label programs with biodiversity and agrochemical attributes, such as the Smithsonian Bird Friendly® coffee certification, could increase market participation by simplifying environmental sustainability messaging, simplifying farm‐level certification requirements, and targeting environmentally concerned consumers. [EconLit Citations: D12, Q01, Q13, L66].

Analysis of Vegetable Farmers' Business Income in Bungi District, Baubau City

The food crop subsector plays a strategic role in the lives of most Indonesian people, including vegetable crops. Vegetable crops play an important role as a source of income that can meet the living needs of farmers in the Bungi District. Analysis of vegetable farmers' business income as a first step in determining attitudes towards growing vegetables. In general, vegetable farmers in Bungi District have not calculated their income or capital in detail. This research aims to find out how much income vegetable farmers in Bungi District earn. This research uses a survey method, namely an analytical approach quantitative descriptive. The population and sample in this study were 77 vegetable farmers who were divided into 3 groups. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation. The research results show that a) a new farmer group has emerged, numbering 13 people, with an average net income per planting season of between IDR 2,048,256-IDR 24,3311,000; b) the Mulya Sari farmer group, totaling 17 people, has an average net income per season between Rp. 2,288,372-Rp. 34,562,294; 3) the Mekar Sari II farmer group, totaling 47 people, with a net income per season of IDR 2,223,149 - IDR 35,697,043. So vegetable farmers in Bungi District are said to be feasible and successful when compared to Southeast Sulawesi's UMP of 2,758,984, and vegetable farming is also very efficient (R/C > 1) there.

Deciphering the key factors affecting pesticide residue risk in vegetable ecosystem

Soil contamination, particularly from pesticide residues, presents a significant challenge to the sustainable development of agricultural ecosystems. Identifying the key factors influencing soil pesticide residue risk and implementing effective measures to mitigate their risks at the source are essential. Here, we collected soil samples and conducted a comprehensive survey among local farmers in the Three Gorges Reserve Area, a major agricultural production region in Southwest China. Subsequently, employing a dual analytical approach combining structural equation modeling (SEM) and random forest modeling (RFM), we examined the effects of various factors on pesticide residue accumulation in vegetable ecosystems. Our SEM analysis revealed that soil characteristics (path coefficient 0.85) and cultivation factor (path coefficient 0.84) had the most significant effect on pesticide residue risk, while the farmer factors indirectly influenced pesticide residues by impacting both cultivation factors and soil characteristics. Further exploration using RFM identified the three most influential factors contributing to pesticide residue risk as cation exchange capacity (CEC) (account for 18.84%), cultivation area (account for 14.12%), and clay content (account for 13.01%). Based on these findings, we carried out experimental trials utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology, resulting in a significant reduction in soil pesticide residues and notable improvements in crop yields. Therefore, it is recommended that governmental efforts should prioritize enhanced training for vegetable farmers, promotion of eco-friendly plant protection methods, and regulation of agricultural environments to ensure sustainable development.

Impacts of landscape dynamics on terrestrial ecosystem health in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China

Forest landscapes changed notably due to natural disturbances and human activities, and are threatened by environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Evaluating terrestrial ecosystem health is beneficial for promoting vegetation protection and restoration efforts. This study analyzed the spatial-temporal evolution of three landscapes (i.e., natural/semi-natural vegetation, agricultural vegetation, and non-vegetation landscapes) of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) from 1990 to 2020, and explored their impacts for terrestrial ecosystem health (EH) which was estimated by vigor-organization-resilience (V–O-R) model. The results demonstrated that terrestrial EH improved during 1990–2020 because of the increasing natural/semi-natural vegetation landscapes of >1000m and >25° areas. Regions of higher EH levels were the northern and eastern counties dominated by natural/semi-natural vegetation, while regions of lower EH levels were the middle counties dominated by agricultural and non-vegetation landscapes. The relationships between natural/semi-natural vegetation landscape and EH were positive, while agricultural and non-vegetation landscapes were negatively related to EH. Moreover, climate and socioeconomic factors exerted a negative correlation with EH, while soil and topography factors were positively correlated with EH. Our findings support the importance of considering landscape dynamics in promoting ecological restoration and enhancing EH, providing scientific references for ensuring sustainable development of the TGRA and other similar ecological vulnerable regions.

An Economic Analysis of Vellore GI Spiny Brinjal in Organic and Inorganic Vegetable Farming

This study investigates the economic analysis of Vellore GI Spiny Brinjal cultivated through both organic and inorganic farming methods in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Organic farming systems have gained popularity due to their sustainability benefits and resource conservation, which can reduce output costs by 10% to 30% compared to conventional farming. Vellore GI Spiny Brinjal, recognized for its unique characteristics and recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag, serves as a focal point for this analysis. The study collected primary data from 25 organic and 25 inorganic farmers, as well as from various market participants. Cost and return analyses revealed that the total cultivation cost per acre is Rs. 90,482 for organic and Rs. 77,322 for inorganic methods. Despite higher cultivation costs, organic farming proved more profitable with a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.59 compared to 1.35 for inorganic farming. Marketing channel analysis showed that the primary distribution pathways involved wholesalers and retailers, with organic brinjal channels displaying higher efficiency. Price spread and marketing efficiency calculations indicated that Channel II was the most efficient for both farming methods due to fewer intermediaries and lower consumer prices. Overall, the study underscores the economic viability of organic farming for Vellore GI Spiny Brinjal, highlighting its potential for higher profitability and marketing efficiency.

Effects of pesticide residues on the growth and yield of vegetables at Navrongo of Ghana

BackgroundThe constant use of pesticides on farmlands is a source of food poison and potential cause of disease to humans in most parts of Africa. The lack of in-depth knowledge on the choices of use of the pesticides and their applications by most farmers in our African communities is a key to unsafe food and unhealthy living. Furthermore, the impact of some of these pesticides on the growth and yield of vegetable crops is largely unexplored. The present research was conducted in the Tono Irrigation Dam area of Navrongo, Ghana, where vegetable cultivation holds substantial economic importance making it a critical aspect of the local economy. In this study, we identified prevalent pesticides used in Navrongo’s vegetable cultivation, quantified pesticide residues present in selected vegetables grown, and assessed the impact of the pesticides on the vegetable crops’ growth and yields.MethodsThirty vegetable farmers at the Tono Irrigation Dam Area, Navrongo were randomly selected, and interviewed face to face. Questionnaires were also employed for data acquisition. Vegetables were sampled by dividing the farmland of each of the vegetable types in to three equal portions, and from each of the three portions, one sample was collected which was then put together with the other two samples as one. The samples were packed in zip-lock bags and kept at a cold temperature (− 20 ℃) before being transferred to the laboratory where they were thawed, homogenized and then subjected to extraction. The extract obtained was subjected to a clean-up process and then analyzed on a GC–MS instrument for pesticide detection and quantification.ResultsThe interview revealed number of years of farmers’ engagemrent in vegetable cultivation from one to ten, and identified four key vegetable varieties grown by the farmers: Capsicum annuum (pepper), Abelmoschus esculentus (okra), Solanum aethiopicum (garden egg) and Solanum lycopersicum (tomato). The data acquired gave identities or names of eight pesticides that are applied on the cultivated vegetables or farmlands by the farmers, and a decision on the vegetables selected for analysis in this study. Furthermore, the study revealed dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), k-optimal, lindane, and lambda-cyhalothrin to be among the pesticides in use, with DDT being a non-degradable, and the most widely applied pesticide. Notably, the DDT, lindane, and hexachlorocyclohexane, residues exceeded safety limits set by the European Commission in pepper, garden egg and okra. Unfortunately, banned pesticides such as heptachlor and aldrin were detected in the cultivated vegetables. More alarmingly, the commonly used DDT and lambda-cyhalothrin in the vegetable cultivation were found to hinder seed germination and seedling vigor in an investigation.ConclusionsThe DDT, lindane, and hexachlorocyclohexane, residues detected in the pepper, garden egg and okra samples that exceeded safety limits render these vegetables unsafe for human consumption. The banned heptachlor and aldrin detected in the vegetables indicate long-lasting environmental contamination. The commonly used DDT and lambda-cyhalothrin in the vegetable cultivation found to hinder seed germination and seedling vigor, indicate their non-degradability and substantial growth impediments. This present study therefore underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and informs pesticide practices to safeguard both crops and public health in the district. We recommend further research be conducted to assess the potential health implications associated with the cultivation and consumption of vegetables in Navrongo, Ghana.