Food production miserably fails national demand
Friday, October 14, 2016
Botswana’s dairy production is characterised by a long-standing milk supply deficit with the import bill for the consumer stable standing at P147.9 million, Mmegi has learnt. Local dairy producers are failing to meet the 60 million litres national demand, only falling at a measly 4.9 million annually.
This was revealed by Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Patrick Ralotsia at the World Food Day commemorated yesterday at Adam’s Apple Farm in Mochudi.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...