By Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Jacobu
An agro chemical dealer, Mr Bernard Kwasi Dwemoh, has warned farmers to refrain from using unlabelled food storage chemicals.
He pointed out that chemicals, which were not labelled did not provide the needed information on its chemical components, how it should be used, and side effects, among others.
Mr Dwemoh, who operates Betonies Agro Chemicals, gave the advice during the 26th National Farmers’ Day celebration at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti Region.
He took advantage of the farmers’ day to interact with farmers who visited his stand and advised them on how to store their products to maximise income generation.
Expressing concern about the unlabelled chemicals in the market, he said it undermined the storage of products and therefore, urged farmers to buy only labelled products.
He said many insecticides had similar concentrations and scent, making it difficult for farmers to differentiate one from the other without looking at the labels.
Mr Dwemoh explained that buying quality products would enable them store their products for a longer period and advised them to appreciate the side effects of chemicals, to enable them select the right products for their operations.
He noted that it was equally important for them to refrain from picking carcases from the bush, explaining that eating such carcases could pose serious health problems for them.
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