Dikoloti Vows To Cut Food Import Bill
Monday, March 02, 2020
Presenting to Parliament his Ministry’s committee supply for 2020-2021 financial year, Dikoloti said the country continues to experience increase in the cost of importing food.
He said the total domestic production of cereals, which are a key staple food, stood at 45,000 tonnes during the 2018-2019 season, equivalent to 14.8% of the national demand.
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...