Cabinet to consider export strategy
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Presenting her ministry's consolidated and development fund estimates for the 2010/2011 to Parliament this week, the Minister of Trade and Industry Dorcas Makgato-Malesu said consultations with international co-operating partners for possible funding was underway.
Malesu told the House that finalisation of the strategy had to be delayed because of lack of expertise for which they had to engage the International Trade Centre (ITC).
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...