Ministers emphasise role of IKS in development
Thursday, February 13, 2014
At the official opening of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) IKS workshop in Gaborone this week, Siele said that indigenous knowledge is unique to any given culture or society. He said the knowledge forms the basis for local level decision making in agriculture, health care, food preparation, education and natural resources management.
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...