Agriulcturist concerned about use of Chemical

Local Agriculturalists Conroy Huggins has expressed concern about the use of Agro-Chemicals for improved crop production, and is calling for a revisit in the use of these pesticides and fertilizers.

Mr. Huggins, who is also the National Lead Consultant for the Food and Agricultural Organization, said the agro-chemicals can pose a risk to the health of an individual as well as the environment.

Mr. Huggins said Farmers should be encouraged to shift to the use of organic content on their farms.