THE International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Harvest Field industries on Monday sensitised farmers on Aflasafe which is a chemical used to control aflatoxin which contaminates Maize and groundnut while in the farm. Aflatoxin is fungi which grow alongside crops especially maize and groundnut in the field and subsequently contaminate the crop. As a result of this, Nigerian maize and groundnut have lost international value, as countries reject the crops. Locally, breweries, poultry farmers and fish farmers are currently rejecting some maize which was believed to be contaminated with aflatoxin. During the sensitization on Aflasafe in Abuja, the Commercialization Manager for Aflasafe, Peter Okomoh said for over 10 years, IITA worked with partners to produce the Aflasafe which it has deployed across Africa.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 24, 2019 16:18 UTC