An observation of the current budget speech's prioritisation of agribusiness and the questions that should be asked

Uncontrollable factors such as poor rainfalls, drought, climate change continue to dampen Botswana’s efforts of ever being fully self-sufficient.

As if the country had not had enough natural impediments to the food self-sufficiency goal, COVID-19 as is the case with other sectors presented unintended consequences due to the need to temporarily close borders amongst other factors. In hindsight, this presented a blessing in disguise for the agricultural sector at mention as now we had to really stand on our feet and somewhat cater to the local agricultural demands.