The ear tags tender and �the for sale BMC' -but you can't do that yet?
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
That the Ministry of Agriculture begins the New Year with a torrent is hardly surprising. In the few years past, the ministry, together with its parastatal BMC, dominated the news for all the wrong reasons.
And, it is not likely to be any different in 2014, the impending national notwithstanding.
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...