The cost of election campaign (Part I)
Friday, June 20, 2014
Salakae said that what makes the matter worse is when there are private companies and individuals who are willing to fund them, but are scared. This is because they do not want to be seen to be associating with the opposition and risk sabotaging any business opportunities offered by the powers that be. Most, Salakae has learnt, do not want to bite the hand that feeds them lest they go hungry and become poor.
He said this is a sad situation because they have to struggle in order to have well organised launches and traverse their constituency for campaigns.
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...