Bolux calls for protection of domestic market
Thursday, November 24, 2016
At the official opening of the new wheat mill in Ramotswa on Tuesday, Bolux Group managing director Christo Ellis said although the new facility has enhanced their capacity, there are still threats from Botswana’s neighbour.
“Unfortunately, the threat of big brother next door, with a mature milling industry and years ahead of the Botswana industry with regard to investment in efficiencies and downstream facilities, like bakeries, frozen dough, pastries, pies, and pasta is real,” he said.
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...