Villagers hopeful of bumper harvest
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
As a result, Makobo village was a hive of activity over the past weekend as many people could be seen in their fields, doing bush clearing and mending fences ready for ploughing. Tractor owners have also serviced their machines to prepare them for clients who want to have their fields ploughed by tractor.
Chingo Maphorisa, a well-known farmer in the village, who never allows a year to slip by without ploughing her field, was among those preparing their fields.
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...