Hyderabad Experts Advocate Urban Farming to Combat Pesticide Risks
Deccan ChronicleHyderabad: Experts from the University of Hyderabad panel advocated for the promotion of urban farming and a return to cultural food practices as key strategies to combat unhealthy eating habits and the risks posed by pesticide contamination. The panel discussion, moderated by Maithreye Murali, founder of Miracle Me, brought together experts like Dr Sairam Reddy, co-founder of Urban Kisan, Dr Ajay Tumaney, associate professor at UoH’s Department of Biochemistry, Dr Nida Fatima Hazari, a freelancing nutritional psychologist; Lakshmi Tejasvi, a sports nutritionist; and Dr Koteshwara Prasad, an orthopaedic surgeon. The experts unanimously agreed on the importance of urban farming as a sustainable way to reduce pesticide contamination in produce, with Dr Sairam Reddy advocating for its widespread adoption. Dr Ajay Tumaney stressed the need to introduce healthy eating habits from a young age, particularly in schools, while Dr Nida Fatima emphasised the role of government initiatives in promoting balanced diets, urging for more public awareness.
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