Gov�t conducts study on opening up beef sector
Friday, March 10, 2017
BMC is s monopoly in the industry
Speaking in Parliament recently, assistant minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Kgotla Autlwetse said the study endeavours to assess the feasibility of liberalisation of the Botswana beef export market in order to allow other players in the beef industry to participate in the international beef market.
He said the study, which is being conducted through a private consultancy, is expected to be completed in September this year.
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