BOBS moves to cut compliance redtape
Thursday, January 12, 2017
According to BOBS public relations officer, Kagisano Makonyela this is the first time that the bureau has changed the status on standards specifications from being mandatory to voluntary.
“The standards have only changed their status from compulsory to voluntary,” she told Mmegi Business this week.
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...