MBABANE:Mandla Tshauke,the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives has urged the youth to venture into agriculture while emphasizing the importance of commercial farming, Government online platforms reported on Thursday evening.
The Minister made these sentiments when officially opening the Mphandzeni Dip Tank No. 269 at Mgangadvu, Sithobelweni in the Lubombo Region.
“This will make life a lot easier for the community especially students who used to travel long distances before going to school.In his remarks,the Minister encouraged young people to venture into agriculture for sustainable livelihoods.He also emphasized the importance of commercial farming.This development is part of the Eswatini Government’s efforts to advance infrastructure in rural areas by utilizing the Rural Development Fund and Microprojects Programme , among other initiatives”, reads the online Government report.
Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshauke officially opens Mphandzeni Dip Tank, urges youth to venture into agriculture.