When rain is a blessing and a curse
Friday, February 23, 2018
The farmers have welcomed the recent announcement by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MADFS) to extend the ploughing period from February 15 to 26, 2018.
The ploughing period refers to the duration of government’s agricultural inputs programme for farmers, which includes subsidised tillage services, seeds and agro-chemicals.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...