A day in the plight of Kanaku
Friday, May 20, 2016
KANAKU: Along the Trans Kalahari highway as you approach Mabutsane village, you will find a right turn, travel 10 kilometres on gravel, ahead you will find a small settlement called Kanaku.
Arriving in Kanaku, you will be met by roaming livestock, which are typical of similar settlements countrywide and a water tank, which supplies the entire area. Today, the quiet, rustic sleepiness has been disrupted by rare excitement.
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...