Why govt won�t burn illegal ivory
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Populations of African elephants are declining alarmingly in many areas because of poaching, habitat loss, and conflict with expanding human populations. Botswana is one of the most important elephant sanctuaries in Africa.
The country harbours the world’s largest elephant population, representing about 40% of all remaining African elephants. The future conservation of savanna elephants will largely depend upon how populations fare in the remaining strongholds of the species.
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...