Rains destroy crops, farmers helpless
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The country heeded the President’s call for prayers, which were held in churches, Kgotlas and even in private.
Now it is raining cats and dogs. The whole of northern Botswana is so rain-soaked it will perhaps take another divine intervention to stop it. If it does not rain heavily it drizzles the whole day, disturbing normal life as people have resorted to barricading themselves inside their homes. The rains are destroying crops, which around this time of the year are being readied for harvest.
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...