Need to reduce carbon emissions
Friday, November 25, 2011
According to the Botswana Environmental and Climate Change Analysis (2008), the welfare of people, the performance of the economy and the state of the environment are all closely linked to the climate.
The country is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its fragile ecosystems and semi-aridity. Because of this, climate change is likely to add to existing stresses, causing significant changes in prevalent vegetation and rangeland cover, affecting species types, composition and distribution, as well as those depending on them.
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...