Molao to address FMD outbreak in Ramatlabama
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 750 Views |
The minister disclosed this when responding to enquiries from The Monitor, following an announcement by South African authorities last week.
The South African Department of Agriculture issued a notice expressing concerns about the suspected FMD outbreak in Ramatlabama, near Mahikeng in North West. According to South African media reports, the farm in question has been placed under quarantine and further investigations, including sample collection, are underway in the area.
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...