Govt taps local farmers for food baskets

The produce will be distributed as part of the ongoing food baskets offered by the government to households and other qualifying citizens. The exercise is meant to assist the less fortunate during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

In an interview with Mmegi, the ministry's Chief Agriculture Information and Public Relations Officer, Boikhutso Rabasha said the initiative is part of government’s efforts to help farmers access the local market during the coronavirus pandemic.