Veggie production needs 116% increase to match national demand – LEA
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 3510 Views |
Prior to the import ban introduced by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security on January 1, 2022, three crops in particular, being potatoes, tomatoes and onions, accounted for 53% of the horticultural import bill.
Currently, local production of potatoes accounts for 49% of national demand, while tomatoes account for 44% of national demand and onions 49%.
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