Drought forces South East farmers out of district
Thursday, March 10, 2016
The livestock census for the year 2015/2016 show decrease in the number of cattle from 23,846 in 2014/2015 to approximately 18,000 mainly due to farmers’ relocation to other districts to escape drought in the district. However, the poverty eradication programme has seen an increase in a number of small stock such as sheep and goats.
Assessment Drought report for 2015/2016 has shown that grazing conditions for livestock in the district was poor, because the district is small and experiencing overgrazing.
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...