Small businesses implored to embrace technology
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) market access manager, Phomolo Akoonyatse made the call during a recent seminar organised by the Selebi-Phikwe LEA branch for suppliers and procuring entities.
Akoonyatse explained that they have a mobile phone application called m-agric that allows their clients who are business operators to upload all the information about their services and can be accessed by anyone with a cellphone.
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...