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From farm to table, pesticide free

The Brunei Pesticide Free (BPF) initiative was established to recognise agricultural producers who adopt crop production practices without the use of synthetic pesticides, Acting Deputy Director of Agriculture Haji Noor Azri bin Haji Mohd Noor, representing the Director of Agriculture and Agrifood, said.

He was representing the Director of Agriculture and Agrifood, as the guest of honour, and handed over certificates where four local farms yesterday received BPF certificates in recognition of fulfilling the requirement under the BPF Certification Scheme after successfully undergoing a comprehensive assessment process covering all aspects of production, including cultivation practices, farm management, monitoring systems and post-harvest handling.

He said, “This ceremony marks a significant milestone in the development of the nation’s agricultural sector.

It not only celebrates the recipients of the certificates but also symbolises our collective commitment to producing safer and higher-quality agricultural produce.

“This certification reflects the producers’ continuous commitment to ensuring that their agricultural products meet the required safety standards through rigorous assessment and compliance with the prescribed certification criteria.”

With the certification, it will increase consumer’s confidence on the source of food from safe and free of pesticide plantation.

The Department of Agriculture and Agrifood encourages farm operators, especially vegetable plantations, to join the BPF programme in together increase the standard of agriculture in the country.

The BPF certificate presentation took place at Simpur Hall of Agribusiness, the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood. – James Kon

Acting Deputy Director of Agriculture Noor Azri bin Haji Mohd Noor with the recipients and officials in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KON
Acting Deputy Director of Agriculture Haji Noor Azri bin Haji Mohd Noor during his speech. PHOTO: JAMES KON

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN/JAMES KON

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