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Before the advent of diamond mining in this beautiful republic, agriculture was the leading sector in the national GDP, accounting to 80 per cent of the national income
Officially opening the Mabutsane District Show recently, the Member of Parliament for Jwaneng/Mabutsane, Mr Omphemetse Kwapa noted that resuscitating the agricultural sector would not only create more employment opportunities but would also reclaim its position as the leading contributor to the country’s GDP.
Before the advent of diamond mining in this beautiful republic, agriculture was the leading sector in the national GDP, accounting for 80 percent of the national income. This industry has a great potential to create employment for multitudes of youth currently struggling with unemployment and roaming the streets, he added.
Kwapa implored farmers to be innovative and adopt new technologies that align with international standards for them to reach bigger markets.
He noted that deploying the highest standards of herd handling and management would promote their chances of being internationally competitive and subsequently enhance the economy of the country.
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The chairperson of Mabutsane District Show, Mr Johnson Ntsanyana, appealed to the communities to play a role in the growth of the initiative, which he said was intended to improve the economy of the district and the country. He lamented that they were failing to experience significant growth as initially envisioned due to lack of support from both the district communities and the private sector.
