Francistown repairs damages of thunderstorm
Friday, November 12, 2010
The thunderstorm, which caused havoc in the city brought down trees, broke electricity wires and blew off roofs.
The director of Smart Farmers Feeds, William Muchemi is a devastated man. He says he lost about P500,000 worth of goods and property due to the thunderstorm. Part of the roof of the warehouse was blown off by the wind. The warehouse, renovated in 2008 at a cost of P280,000 was stocked with stock feed and up to 600 bags were soaked by the rainwater.
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...