Experts of fatal meals, create cases for biological practices – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The organic and agroecological practices in Nigeria have been described by experts as a healthy life for the population and the environment of the nation.

The experts presented the presentation during a zoom seminar organized by the Organic and Agroecology Initiative (Orain) in combination with the organic and agroecological innovation platform (OAIP) and journalists become organic.

The symposium was on the “demand for organic and agroecological products and products in Nigeria: ask for the offer”.

Mrs. Ebere aregotzie, the convocator, journalists become organic, who was one of the discussions asked for caution when they acquired consumables, noting that people unknowingly serve fatal meals to families.

“It is a pity that some of us, in particular women, poison the families of each meal served as most of the agricultural products purchased are connected with toxins.

“Most of the chemicals used by farmers are killing the Nigerians every day. Even when people try to use herbs to treat diseases, they still come across trouble because even those herbs are contaminated”.

A study by Heinrich Boll Foundation, according to needle, revealed that some dangerous pesticides prohibited in Europe are used in Nigeria, thus leaving their toxic residues in our agricultural products.

“Nigeria, together with other low and medium income countries, has become a landfill for large agrochemical companies based in Europe that export toxic pesticides prohibited at risk at risk of life and environment.

“So, should you ask you, why don’t they consume what they produce?”

Aregozie urged the Nigerians to be wise when the purchase for the health of their families and has made an average that the practice of organic and agroecology is an advantageous situation.

Also, providing another discussion, dr. Adneronke Ajav, director, university health services, university of Ibadan has observed that consumers are now giving priority to food safety, environmental concern and health consciousness when they make purchase decisions.

He asked for the promotion of products and collaborations between farmers, academy, media and government policies to help improve the benefits of organic products.

Prof. Olugbenga Adeoluwa, professor of soil fertility, university of Ibadan who moderated the symposium, added that farmers must be trained and certified in organic agricultural practices to satisfy the growing demand.

“Nigerian producers are looking for ways to expand exports since consumers pay more attention to health.

“Nigeria has made money producing cultivated crops organically for European markets, where the demand for healthier foods is rapidly growing.”