Farmers urged to use climate-smart technologies

A Mosi farmer showcases his produce during MCFA harvest day
A Mosi farmer showcases his produce during MCFA harvest day

Mosi farmers in the Southern District have been advised to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices that can help lessen the impact of climate change.

Speaking during the Mosisedi Commercial Farmers Association (MCFA) harvest day held at Mosi Hill Farm on Saturday, Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi said farmers can achieve high productivity if they use climate-smart farming technologies.

“We need to focus our investment efforts towards the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that will help address the impact of climate change on our crops,” he said.

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