Farmers Decry Zonal Restriction Of Field Visits
Monday, May 11, 2020
Their main concern is that there should be a provision that allows one to check on one’s moraka or masimo at least once a month.
“This is sad for us as farmers because our masimo or moraka is not within our zones and the ministry knows that very well. We are going to lose a lot because our livestock is in the hands of herd boys and if you do not check on them, they also stop taking care of the livestock,” a concerned Goepamang Morepodi said. He said his moraka is located in the Central District while he works in Gaborone.
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...