Farmers Decry Low Livestock Prices

Monday, March 30, 2015

GHANZI: Livestock farmers here have complained that government’s low livestock prices have a negative impact on their business as they are struggling to make profits.

During the media tour organised by Local Enterprises Authority (LEA) last week, farmers urged government to review livestock prices.

The major customer for small stock farmers is the government through the LIMID scheme in which a goat is priced at P750 per head. Farmers complained that the government has suppressed prices without considering the quality of animal breed.

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Farmers Decry Low Livestock Prices

GHANZI: Livestock farmers here have complained that government’s low livestock prices have a negative impact on their business as they are struggling to make profits.

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

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