When nature becomes merciless
Friday, November 19, 2010
It does not spare anyone, not even the poor, the sick, thehandicapped, the orphaned nor the elderly. Despite their misery these are the people who suffer most whenthe storm strikes.
That is exactly what happened when a thunderstorm struck last week. It ripped awayroofs of the houses of the poor and soaked their food. Some of the families affected will find itdifficult to re-roof their houses as they lost nearly everything in the violent storm. It is often heart-rending to see these peoples' living conditions being worsened.
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...