Agrochemi

Agrochemi is a term used to refer to agrochemicals—chemical products used in agriculture to manage pests, diseases, weeds, and to promote plant growth and improve crop yields and quality. The category includes pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, nematicides), fertilizers (macronutrients and micronutrients, including organic and synthetic forms), plant growth regulators, desiccants, soil conditioners, adjuvants, and safeners. These substances may be formulated as liquids, granules, dusts, or seed coatings and are applied through spraying, fertigation, soil incorporation, or seed treatment.

The use of agrochemicals supports high production, crop uniformity, and post-harvest quality, and underpins global food security and farming economics. Market size is large and diversified, with global trade regulated by registration and risk assessment processes that evaluate human health and environmental risks. In many regions, regulatory agencies require labeling with application rates, preharvest intervals, and safety precautions.

Environmental and health concerns include potential human exposure, pesticide residues, pollinator effects, runoff, and development of resistance. Best practices emphasize integrated pest management, precision agriculture, use of targeted products, stewardship programs, and development of safer alternatives such as biopesticides and resistant crops. Research in agrochemistry also covers formulation science, such as controlled-release coatings and nano-based delivery, to improve efficacy and reduce non-target impacts.

Overall, agrochemi denotes a broad field spanning chemistry, agronomy, toxicology, and environmental science, focused on improving crop protection and productivity while balancing sustainability and safety.