Tshenyego decries lack of government support
Friday, July 30, 2010
"One of the major problems is that when the directive was introduced, many flyby-night artists flooded the departments with their poor quality works and this meant that serious artist like me are left out," he lamented.
The artist expressed worry that most of the people tasked with buying pieces for government are not trained in the arts and that is why they could easily buy sub-standard artworks, which he felt should be corrected.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...