Editing Agrochemical (section)

==Ecology==
{{Main|Agricultural pollution}}
Many agrochemicals are [[toxic]], and agrichemicals in bulk storage may pose significant [[ecosystem health|environmental]] and/or [[public health|health]] risks, particularly in the event of accidental [[chemical spill|spills]]. In many countries, use of agrichemicals is highly regulated. Government-issued permits for purchase and use of approved agrichemicals may be required. Significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage resulting in spillage. On farms, proper storage facilities and labeling, emergency clean-up equipment and procedures, and safety equipment and procedures for handling, application and disposal are often subject to mandatory standards and regulations. Usually, the regulations are carried out through the registration process.

For instance, [[bovine somatotropin]], though widely used in the [[United States]], is not approved in [[Canada]] and some other jurisdictions as there are concerns for the health of [[cows]] using it.

=== Impacts of pesticides ===
{{Excerpt|Environmental impact of pesticides}}