Welfare beneficiaries decry lack of support
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
In the ongoing tour of Jwaneng/Mabutsane constituency, the Presidential Inspectorate Task team led by Johnnie Swartz was made aware of challenges beneficiaries face in hopes to escape abject poverty.
One of the Youth Development Fund (YDF) beneficiaries, who was funded to start an agric shop in Jwaneng, Nshaluli Mmelesi, said the government through its different programmes does not buy from her.
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...