Organic farming is the way to go
Organic and natural farming practices seem to cede to Generically Modified Organisms (GMOs) currently in the country.
We are not clear about the health implications of GMOs. Farmers cannot use seeds and seedlings during ensuing planting periods, a disincentive and cost to farmers and the country, generally.
We should do our utmost to preserve these organic or natural products, at least for the economic reason of overcoming our dependency syndrome.
We failed woefully to take advantage of Apostle Kwadwo Safo, who, for so many years, tried to preserve our local products through organic farming practices.
Year in year out, we have been spilling excess water from the Weija Dam, instead of redirecting the water to farm sites around the Dam.
Meanwhile, we need statements on the health impacts of GMOs from Ghanaian scientists and experts. We have a lot to benefit from promoting organic farming.
Sylvester Asare
Financial analyst.
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