BFA date shift offers hope for suspended members
Friday, August 21, 2020
The assembly was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow in Francistown but has been moved to later date because of COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, currently set at a maximum of 50 people.
The suspended committee members are also waiting for a new date of their hearing from the BFA Disciplinary Committee (DC). They have been on suspension since 2018 pending a disciplinary hearing over allegations that they failed to account for nearly P70,000.
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...