Ghanaian research scientist admonishes Agric Ministry to reduce import of weedicides
Dr Samuel Essiamah, a Ghanaian Forests Research Scientist based in Germany, has advocated a reduction in the importation of some harmful agrochemicals into the country to curtail their dangerous effects on foodstuffs and vegetables.
Dr Essiamah, stressed the need for the Agriculture Ministry, and it aligns to take bold and firm decisions to safeguard the health of Ghanaian consumers.
Dr Essiamah, who addressed the media at Agona Nyakrom to throw more light on the dangers of these agrochemicals, lamented the dire consequences of their application on farms and the general environment as well.
Dr Essiamah also revealed how the deadly chemicals from weedicide and pesticide imported into the Country got into the food sup...