Coronavirus: BNSC cancels AGM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The meeting, postponed from last year, was due to be held on Thursday.
BNSC chief executive officer, Falcon Sedimo said as part of precautionary measures against the coronavirus, the meeting had been cancelled.
“The cancellation follows the government directive released yesterday, by the Office of the President that among others, all public
gatherings involving more than 100 people should be suspended,” Sedimo said in a media statement.
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...