Farmers Liken Measles To HIV/Aids And Urge Gov't To Help
Monday, September 03, 2018
Bathuseng was speaking at Morale Bonwathothe Farmers Trust consultative meeting held in Morale on Friday. He said the number of cattle with measles from the Mahalapye area has been rising during the past five years.
In 2014, he said they recorded 278 cattle with measles from the area. The number rose to 371 in 2015 and to 805 in 2016. It dropped slightly to 600 in 2017 and this year the numbers are already at 510.
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...