MoA educates farmers on potato growing
Friday, May 30, 2014
During the drilling process, agricultural experts from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) revealed that the government was encouraging farmers to cultivate potatoes in large numbers so as to block the importation of potatoes into Botswana.
The demonstration attracted farmers from North East District, Tonota South and West who showed keen interest in learning how to plant potatoes at their fields.
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...