BFA/BPL Meeting Fails
Monday, June 01, 2020
The meeting, which was set to discuss the current football season amidst the COVID-19 impact, was scheduled to take place this past Saturday.
According to the BFA chief executive officer (CEO), Mfolo Mfolo, they applied for permission from the health authorities to hold the meeting in order to discuss the current situation. But they have been forced to postpone it since the response has not yet arrived. He admitted though that it would be difficult to hold a meeting of more than 10 people because that would flout COVID-19 regulations. He said that might be seen as setting a bad precedence.
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...