Nortey made the call at a press conference held at the PFAG headquarters in Accra.
The Advocacy Against GMOs
Mr. Bismark Owusu Nortey, the Acting Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), has voiced strong opposition to the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. During a press conference held at the PFAG headquarters in Accra, Mr. Nortey emphasized the need for farmers to reject GMOs for the sake of their health and the environment. Health Concerns:*
- * Potential risks to human health due to unknown long-term effects
- * Possible contamination of the food chain
- * Threat to biodiversity
- * Potential for creating superweeds and pests resistant to conventional control methods
The Role of PFAG
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has been at the forefront of advocating for sustainable farming practices. Mr.
The Organic Revolution in Agriculture
Agriculture has long been reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, but a growing movement towards organic farming is changing the game. Farmers are now being encouraged to adopt organic manual methods, which not only benefit the environment but also enhance crop yields and quality. Soil Health and Biodiversity*
- Organic farming practices promote healthy soil by avoiding synthetic chemicals. This leads to increased biodiversity, as natural predators and beneficial organisms thrive in the soil. Ecosystem Services*
- Organic farms support a range of ecosystem services, such as water filtration, carbon sequestration, and pollination.
The Return to Traditional Farming
In a significant shift from conventional agriculture, a growing number of farmers are turning away from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and embracing traditional farming methods. This movement is driven by concerns over environmental sustainability, food safety, and the desire for a closer connection to the land.
