When deliberating on the motion that requests government to consider extending both grace and repayment period for CEDA agricultural loans in view of the slow rate at which agricultural undertakings generate profit, Kario said Batswana prefer classy and upmarket jobs hence their little interest in farming. He noted that a lot of Batswana do not want to work in rural areas. However, he agreed that the reason why people are less interested in agriculture could be low returns. He called on the government to boost agriculture by increasing its attractiveness.

Kario said farmers should be assisted to transform from subsistence to commercial agriculture. Though he supported the motion, MP for Molepolole South, Daniel Kwelagobe indicated displeasure at the inclusion of 'consider' in its wording. "When this motion was presented it did not have 'consider'. I take this to be a very serious attempt at taking cover by the government when they do not want to address issues," he said.

He indicated that the extension of the grace period was necessary as agricultural products take time to yield profits. "A fruit tree might take two to three years without yielding profits. As a result, Batswana are reluctant to venture into agriculture," he said. Kwelagobe said that unlike diamonds, agriculture is there to stay and would be able to boost the economy when the minerals are exhausted. In his contribution MP for Francistown West, Tshelang Masisi doubted if CEDA employees and board members appreciated agricultural issues. He said that it was important for CEDA to consider the viability of projects and not who owns them.