ESP-awarded tenders reach P1.4bn
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
About P3.6 billion is expected to be spent under the stimulus package over the next three years with P2.2 billion allocated for the 2016-2017 financial year.
Briefing parliamentarians recently, assistant minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Dikgang Makgalemele revealed that the majority of companies that benefited are citizen-owned companies.
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...