Rotten cabbages and wilted carrots fit for orphans
Thursday, April 30, 2009
BOROLONG: Guardians of orphans are up in arms in Borolong over what they allege are rotten foodstuffs issued by the shops which supply them.
The beneficiaries claim they have been supplied with rotten fruit and vegetables.
"The shop dealer from Shashe Mooke gave me two small battered heads of cabbage and told me that it was supposed to be a single head if the cabbages were fresh," said an 18-year old girl who was collecting food hampers for her two little brothers.
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...