Ramotswa shows poor response to animal fever

A visit to Ramotswa early this week does not reveal that the tribe's people have received the message the Ministry of Agriculture is disseminating about the dangers of Rift Valley fever.

This disease is new to Botswana. It affects livestock, wildlife and people and it can be fatal. There is no known cure for the disease. Mosquitoes pass the disease on to livestock, which then communicate the germ to humans when they touch fluids like blood and milk from infected animals.

Eating the meat of an infected animal will also affect humans.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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