Pandemic frustrates 2020 SMME, Business growth
Monday, December 21, 2020
Many of the enterprises in this bracket struggled to survive and this was worsened by the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic during the year.
The pandemic pushed most of them to the brink and many faced severe losses in revenues while some are headed for closure.
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...