Source: www.hindu.com
KOZHIKODE, INDIA, MAY 18, 2010: Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, on Monday, officially announced the Kerala State Organic Farming policy aimed at making farming sustainable and ensuring toxin-free food to public within 10 years.
Speaking on the occasion at the Urban Wholesale Agricultural Market at Vengeri here, he said many districts which had already commenced organic farming had reported good results. However, this was confined to limited spaces and resources. Now, the government would implement the policy on a large scale in all districts, thus avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Mr. Achuthanandan said.
Repeated use of pesticides resulted in pollution of water bodies and soil as well as destruction of flora and fauna. Consumption of chemically treated vegetables and food grains had even led to pesticide residual in breast milk, he said.