Barolong farmers dance in the rain
Friday, February 10, 2017
Last season, government had to caution farmers here to desist from planting cereals. The region, though known for its good production, was receiving the harshest of the 2015/16 El Nino phenomenon, which caused the worst drought in 35 years.
This season, however, Barolong farmers are confident that once again they will be able to fill the Pitsane silos with produce, especially maize that is dominating most of the fields here. The Pitsane silos, a landmark on the road to Ramatlabama, are part of the Strategic Grain Reserves managed by the Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB).
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...