Water crisis plagues North East
Friday, January 10, 2020
Their plight started nearly three years ago due to water rationing imposed by the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC).
The restrictions were influenced by water scarcity that came as a result of demographic pressure on water resources and poor water infrastructure as well as non-functioning boreholes in the North East and Tutume Sub-district respectively.
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...