Over 7,000 backyard gardens underway
Friday, March 29, 2013
He said this when officiating at the poverty eradication Pitso here on Tuesday. Khama said to date, 1,129 backyard gardens projects have been completed while 792 are under construction.
Khama also said the rollout is ongoing for 5,729 beneficiaries under alternative packages of the poverty eradication programme. He said the programme aims at ensuring those living in poverty graduate from it to embark on the road to wealth creation and dignity.
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...