Kgatleng farmers reject BMC tax

Monday, December 14, 2015

Christopher Tsopito speaking at Kgatleng Beef producers Association meeting

MOCHUDI: Cattle farmers in the Kgatleng have disparaged government for introducing a four percent tax on cattle they sell to the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC).

“This is just a way to kill pastoral farming and at the same time deprive farmers of their hard-earned cash,” one farmer charged.

Sparks flew at a meeting of the Kgatleng Beef Producers Association (KBPA) held at Segale Primary School in Mochudi on Saturday where it was resolved farmers should seek audience with agriculture minister Patrick Ralotsia early next year to demand answers.

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Kgatleng farmers reject BMC tax

MOCHUDI: Cattle farmers in the Kgatleng have disparaged government for introducing a four percent tax on cattle they sell to the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC).

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