Catholic Church quotes prohibitive price for land - Molefhi
Friday, December 17, 2010
The Minister of Lands and Housing, Nonofo Molefhi, admitted yesterday that they have tried in vain to acquire the piece of land from the church, but it is demanding unaffordable prices.
Responding to a question in Parliament, Molefhi said that Farm Forest Hill 9-KO lies in the South East District just outside the Gaborone Township boundary. "Government had attempted to acquire this farm in the past, but negotiations did not succeed, resulting in Government seeking alternative land for the expansion of the city northwards into (the) Kweneng District," 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...