Parliamentarians call for cannery

The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) had an abattoir in Maun that was closed in the mid-90s following an outbreak of cattle lung disease. 

Contributing to the debate on the budget speech in Parliament this week, Ramsden said farmers in Ngamiland faced a predicament since the outbreak of foot and mouth disease there. He said it was gratifying that the Ministry of Agriculture got attention in the budget. Ramsden said he encourages farmers to use solar power on the farms. Ramsden, also the Assistant Minister of Works and Transport, pointed out that although there are plenty of rivers in Ngamiland, some areas face water shortages.