Consumer Fair targets 450 exhibitors
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Fairgrounds Holdings yesterday stated that the annual Gaborone show would start on August 25.
“We recorded a growth of four percent on the number of exhibitors and stall sales when compared to last year’s with a total target of 500 stalls, 450 exhibitors, 25 local manufacturers and 24 foreign exhibitors from 10 participating countries,” Fairgrounds chief executive officer, Michael Montshiwa 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...