DTC raises prices of rough in 'bullish' climate
Friday, February 26, 2010
Although Kago Mmopi of DTC Botswana will not shed light on the exact amount of the price increases, he says "there has been some incremental adjustments to DTC box prices over the past few sights and a further and higher single-digit increase for Sight 2."
Industry sources say DTC has increased its prices by seven to nine percent at its February sale (Sight2) that was held last week and which Mmopi says performed according to expectations and was vastly better than last year's for the same period.
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...