Thousands-Worth Of COVID-19 Food Rotting
Sunday, May 10, 2020
The packages also include non-food items like sanitary pads and soaps amongst others. The relief packages were supposed to be given to members of the public who were hamstrung by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to fend for themselves due to the lockdown restrictions that were imposed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a measure to control the spread of the virus.
However, the government later somersaulted on its initial promise of providing the COVID-19 relief packages to the public over the three months following the relaxation of lockdown regulations, which allowed those who were in lockdown to be involved in economic activities.
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...