Buffalo invasion contained, FMD probe continues
Friday, October 06, 2023 | 680 Views |
The investigation means villagers in large parts of the Nata/Gweta constituency will continue to languish under the livestock movement restrictions imposed recently, after the buffaloes strayed into the area from the neighbouring Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.
Agriculture Minister, Fidelis Molao explained that the prolonged imposed lockdown, which reportedly is affecting 300,000 cattle in the area, was because of the incubation period of FMD.
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...