The causes of agricultural non-point source pollution and the governance technology system
Shuang Hou
Chongqing Tongliang District Agricultural Technology Promotion Service Center
Meirong Chen
Chongqing Tongliang District Rural Energy and Environment Monitoring Station
Mingce Chen
Chongqing Tongliang District Agricultural Technology Promotion Service Center
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v8i2.14497
Keywords: agricultural non-point source pollution; ecological management; green agriculture
Abstract
The occurrence of agricultural non-point source pollution seriously hinders the green and sustainable development of agriculture. This article analyzes the causes of pollution, such as excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, livestock and poultry breeding pollution, agricultural film residue, and rural domestic sewage discharge. At the same time, it summarizes the technical system for agricultural non-point source pollution control and proposes control measures that are in line with the actual situation in rural areas, providing reference for the control of rural non-point source pollution.
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