Agriculture study to inform policy changes

Maize field
Maize field

Statistics Botswana (SB) has embarked on a nationwide data collection exercise of the agriculture sector, which will be used to develop policies and programmes to improve the sector’s performance.

A statement from SB has revealed that the agency will collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in conducting the Agriculture Census from January to December this year.

The statement added that the survey would help in achieving the ministry’s vision of attaining food security and global competitiveness for agriculture products.

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