Botswana: Collaborative Farming Initiatives Drives GDP Growth

Masama — Collaborative initiatives have the capacity to make agriculture the leading contributor to Botswana’s Gross Domestic Product, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Baratiwa Mathoothe said Saturday.

Speaking at the Masama Farmers’ Market in Masama under the theme “Smart Farming for Inclusive Economic Growth and Food Sovereignty,” Mathoothe said agriculture is the cornerstone for unlocking access to lucrative markets and advancing national economic growth.

“Horticulture and…