Eminent scientists and researchers will tonight join food safety experts in a debate to tackle questions raised on the quality of local produce following reports by Times of Malta.

This newspaper has revealed various facts related to the production of our food that results in the contamination of the environment. The debate will address the main question of the impact of all this on public health.

Reports revealed that the spread of slurry (animal waste) on agricultural fields continues, despite the practice being illegal.

Experts will be available during the debate to address concerns on the possible spread of disease from such practices and to discuss any precautions that could be taken to ensure food is safe to consume.

The discussion will go beyond farming practices to discuss the impact of fireworks on public health after revelations by chemical expert Alfred Vella that research by the University of Malta discovered toxic chemicals from fireworks were present in Maltese homes and agricultural produce.

Experts representing the authorities responsible for food production and monitoring will join the scientists present to address public concerns.

Moderated by Times of Malta journalist Caroline Muscat, the debate, open to the public at no charge, will be held today at 8pm at the University’s Valletta campus in St Paul Street, as part of the Science in the City programme of activities organised by the University of Malta.

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