Farmers do not understand BMC mandate Tombale

FRANCISTOWN: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), Akolang Tombale says some farmers still do not understand the role of the Commision.

Speaking at BMC Francistown Baruakgomo Pitso on Friday, Tombale stated that he was saying so against the backdrop of systemic criticism of BMC from some of its stakeholders some of who do not hold any semblance of truth.

“…I am often compelled to do this against the backdrop of systematic criticism from many of our stakeholders that BMC ought to do more for the farmer to a point where it is becoming clear that more will or can never be enough,” said Tombale.

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