Marauding elephants impoverish Matsiloje farmers

Mpetsane PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Mpetsane PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

MATSILOJE: Over a decade ago, Rosemary Ncube and her husband ventured into arable farming as way of diversifying from livestock rearing.

Then, their decision seemed logical for one major reason, sustainability. Solely relying on the cattle rearing was increasingly becoming unsustainable owing to the reoccurrence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the village.

In the last 15-years Matsiloje has turned to be a hotbed for the deadly FMD diseases.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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