R7519e Pollution.pdf (260.04 kB)
Pollution and health problems in horticultural production in Harare: the need for improved quality assurance systems
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posted on 2019-11-21, 09:00 authored by Edward Baggs, Poulton CJ, Mapanda F, Cadisch G, Mukwereza L, Morris FanadzoMorris Fanadzo, Koomen I, Giller KE, Mangwayana E, Poole NHigh inputs to peri-urban horticulture around Harare are thought to be contaminating the food chain and deteriorating the production resource base. This poses severe health risks to consumers of contaminated produce. The sources and levels of heavy metal, pesticide residue and pathogenic contamination are being determined in a three year DFID CPHP funded project. Recommendations will be made of safe production practices and of the most appropriate market-mediated and public sector mechanisms to improve food quality assurance. This will take into account the likely impacts on the livelihoods of major poor producer and consumer groups. Continuous interaction with stakeholders will promote awareness and facilitate uptake.
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pollution levelsHorticultureQuality assuranceAgricultural and Veterinary Sciences not elsewhere classifiedCrop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)Fertilisers and Agrochemicals (Application etc.)Horticultural Crop Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)Sustainable Agricultural Development
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