Bonsmara breeder laments predator attacks
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Visser raised his concerns in an interview with Mmegi after a field walk organised by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (Animal Production) under the theme, ‘To encourage preservation and development of feedstock of stud breeds commercially’.
Visser said a major stumbling block in commercial farming includes predators such as hyenas, which target bonsmara cross breeds. He said because the law prohibits use of guns to kill the predators, it is difficult to control the carnivores as they continue to prey on his animals. Visser stated that the best solution is to keep the livestock safe by staying alert and guarding the farm.
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...