Makgato-Malesu motivates for vibrant agro-processing industry

Thursday, June 26, 2014

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Lack of vibrant agro processing industry remains a challenge despite the country’s efforts to transfer technology and commercialise food processing, observed the minister of Trade and Industry Minister, Makgato-Malesu.

She opined at the SPEDU and National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) open day recently that agro business should be one of the country’s major sectors of economy.

Makgato-Malesu wondered what would be the purpose of commercialising horticulture production if support for a vibrant agro processing industry cannot be created.

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