S/Phikwe women 'take the bull by the horns'
Friday, August 20, 2010
Since the opening of the Women's Affairs Department office here, a considerable number of businesses owned and run by women have been established, some of them in traditionally male dominated sectors like cattle farming.
Two beef cattle production projects run by women are the envy of many in this copper-nickel mining town. With funding from Women's Affairs, the women have established feedlots.
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...