Livelihoods ruined
Friday, June 24, 2016
His proposal is that if the fence is realigned, government must deliver on promises to supply farmers with water from the river, which, once a feature of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, will be out of reach to these pastoralists.
He wondered how possible it would be for government to drill boreholes, or find alternatives for livestock to be watered post inclusion of the river in the park, if they cannot afford to fix the damaged Makgadikgadi fence.
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...