Batswana urged to grow indigenous fruit trees
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Speaking to Mmegi during an interview, Seloma said that indigenous trees bear nutritious fruit and that growing them will not only improve the diet of locals but will also help preserve them.
"After acquiring my farming plot, it came to my mind that I could not plant exotic fruit-trees at the expense of indigenous ones like other farmers," he said.
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...