Agriculture records lowest harvest
Friday, August 04, 2017
This is despite numerous interventions by government to encourage people to venture into crop and livestock production.
Programmes such as ISPAAD, NAMPAAD, Young Farmers Fund and others have been put in place to assist farmers to produce food for the nation and reduce its heavy reliance on food imports.
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...