Local millers want wheat levy retained
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
The levy was introduced on all wheat flour imported into the country, in order to develop the local industry.
This week, chairman of the Botswana Millers Association, Nkosi Mwaba, told BusinessWeek that the levy was an effective tool to curtail dumping and to address predatory pricing from South African millers.
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...