However, the public tends to buy shiny fruit and vegetables that are found in the market, which are packed with chemicals, he adds.

He further said that the products are made to shine by using chemicals to stop the process of decay, which is harmful to our body cells as well.

In a bid to make agriculture a massive industry, our naturally fertile soil has been spoilt entirely with chemicals and the society has fallen sick after consuming chemical laden products, Dr. Karunasiri further adds.

In a bid to tackle the overuse of agrochemicals and promote toxin free produce, the Presidential secretariat and the Agriculture ministry will launch the 'Toxin Free National Fair, Trade Exhibition and Seminar tomorrow (March 06).

The event will be held until March 08 at the BMICH, Colombo.