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UN Resource Centre Coordinator Urges Greater Support for Organic Farming
Farmers grow the food that people need every day.
Blessina Daniel Joseph said farmers are very important to society.
She encouraged farmers to use organic farming methods.
Organic farming uses fewer harmful chemical pesticides and inputs.
Too many chemicals can hurt soil, nature and people’s health.
She asked the Government of India to give farmers training and better support.
The programme took place in Warangal City.
Participants urged farmers, officials, organisations and the public to work together for a healthier future.
Blessina Daniel Joseph called farmers the main pillars of society and the nation.
She warned that excessive chemical use can damage soil, the environment and human health.
She urged farmers to adopt organic farming to support sustainable agriculture and safer food production.
Joseph appealed to the Government of India for training, organic inputs and technical guidance for farmers.
The awareness programme was held at the People’s Mediation Centre in Shambhunipet, Warangal City.
- Who
- Blessina Daniel Joseph, Karnataka State Coordinator of the United Nations Resource Centre, addressed farmers and other participants.
- What
- She called for greater support for organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Where
- People’s Mediation Centre, Shambhunipet, Warangal City, Telangana.
- When
- The awareness programme was held on Monday; the exact date was not specified.
- Why
- To protect soil and the environment, reduce health risks from harmful agricultural chemicals, and promote safer food production.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Blessina Daniel Joseph, Karnataka State Coordinator of the United Nations Resource Centre
- Event
- Awareness programme on organic farming
- Venue
- People’s Mediation Centre, Shambhunipet, Warangal City
- Main concern
- Excessive use of chemical pesticides and other harmful agricultural practices
- Requested government support
- Training, organic inputs and technical guidance for farmers
- Recognition
- Joseph was felicitated and given an appreciation letter for organising a national virtual meeting on ‘Vruksha Bandhan’
- Organiser
- The UNESCO–United Nations Telangana Resource Centre
Quotes
Blessina Daniel Joseph
Karnataka State Coordinator of the United Nations Resource Centre
“Promoting organic methods will protect the environment, restore soil health and encourage the production of safe and nutritious food.”
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“Excessive dependence on chemical inputs can damage soil health, harm the environment and pose risks to human health.”
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