LEA proposes new incubator model
Friday, April 25, 2014
Speaking at the tour of the Glen Valley facility on Wednesday, LEA chief executive Tebogo Matome said the three year incubation period has resulted in the incubator programme benefiting a limited number of farmers, due to a long incubation period.
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...