The terms "Pesticides" refers to many chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fungicides and are designed to kill certain types of pest. These include insects, plants, fungi, moulds and rodents. Pesticides are used in modern farming on fruit and vegetables to increase yields and are thought to increase produce quality. However, pesticides are toxic chemicals designed to kill agricultural pests but can also cause problems with human health if exposed to in large amounts.
The key factor in healthy eating concerns the standard of the foods that we eat. Quality is fast becoming an overriding concern. Sadly we live in an age where food additives and processed meals are commonplace. The phenomenal increase in food sensitivities can be attributed in large part to the detrimental chemicals added to our foods.
Welcome to Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm, at Cape Tribulation
We live at Cape Tribulation and grow rare and exotic tropical fruit, and we also offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation, and an exotic fruit tasting farm tour. Cape Tribulation is located two hours drive north of Cairns, surrounded by World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, and adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.