BTU finally quits BFTU
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
In an interview after the extraordinary congress held in Mahalapye over the weekend, the BTU publicist secretary, Tidimalo Maeletso, said that in a vote, 98 percent of the congress voted in the affirmative.
"The same number agreed that we affiliate with the new federation," he said. "Our secretary general is expected to start writing the letters informing BFTU of our intention to terminate affiliation and we will follow the termination process from here on," he added.
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...