Kedikilwe urges for competitive agriculture sector
Friday, August 29, 2014
Officially opening the national agricultural show on Wednesday, Kedikilwe said the sector plays a pivotal role in life therefore the sector must be competitive despite the challenges.
“Agriculture plays a pivotal role in our livelihoods and we therefore have to live up to the dream of striving to make the sector competitive amidst the challenges we face,” said Kedikilwe.
Botswana's cattle industry is one of the country's greatest assets. For many families, cattle are a source of income, food, pride, and culture. They pay school fees, build homes, and support livelihoods. Beyond the farm, the beef industry creates jobs and earns the country valuable foreign exchange through exports.That is why the construction of the new containment fence should not be viewed as just another government project. It is an...