Amidst recriminations, denials, FCC dumps expired food
Friday, September 04, 2020
Three weeks ago, Mmegi’s sister publication The Monitor reported that the food items that were supposed to be distributed to members of the public during the lockdown for the second time were said to be rotting at Aerodrome Primary School hall.
The food items were meant to cushion Batswana against the negative impacts of COVID-, most particularly during national lockdown period of April, May and June.
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...