FOLLOWING the recent charade of unfounded criticisms and misinformation about the management of the agriculture sector by a known opposition section of the media, the latest NACTA Poll has proven otherwise.

This credible poll has touted the Minister of Agriculture as “responsive and helpful” according to farmers.

This says a lot due to the fact that farmers cannot be easily pleased. However, once farmers know someone is making a dedicated effort for their cause they will recognise his/her efforts.

It is not surprising that the young Agriculture Minister has risen in this popularity poll as his hard work is evident, despite the attempts to spread misinformation about the management of the agriculture sector.

There have been countless new developments within the agriculture sector under his stewardship and farmers are at a stage where they are being satisfied with the efforts of government, in particular, the Agriculture Minister for ensuring an advantageous environment for agriculture to bloom once more.

The development of agriculture cannot be seen passing on the road, we have to venture out in farming communities and speak to farmers and not those who live by the road-side with a little kitchen garden; contact must be made with real farmers. When we visit the markets, we must consider ourselves lucky with the available range of affordable fresh produce, something most countries do not enjoy.

The NACTA Poll is just the beginning of recognising the many efforts and strides in the agriculture sector and the nay-sayers will be sidelined for their flawed criticisms.
GANESH SINGH