BOCCIM looks for new opportunities at BNTF
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Speaking on the BOCCIM Northern Trade Fair (BNTF), the organisation public relations officer Patience Lebotse said they believe that for the economy to grow and expand away from mining and beef, they have to look at the sectors that offer new opportunities for expansion.
Hence, said Lebotse, they have employed extensive marketing, fully utilising the BOCCIM database and working with the Botswana Chamber of Commerce, to get their members to participate at the fair.
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...