Food Prices On The Rise
Monday, October 26, 2020
Numbers released recently by Statistics Botswana indicate that by September, meat prices were up 7.8 percent from what they were 12 months before, while bread and cereal prices were up 5.9 percent. Prices of fruits were up 5.8 percent while milk and related products were higher by two percent.
The only food item whose prices were lower than they were 12 months was fish, which was cheaper by 2.3 percent.
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...