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MOKHOTLONG DLPTF ESTABLISHED

Mokhotlong, March 25 — Department of Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition facilitated the establishment of the Mokhotlong District Local Purchase Task force (DLPTF) on Tuesday.

Highlighting the purpose of establishing the DLPTF, the Marketing Officer Mr. Vuca Ts’abo from the Ministry Headquarters, said it is to assess and monitor progress or impacts with regard to linking farmers with markets. 

Mr. Ts’abo added that it is also to develop appropriate interventions in line with the local purchase concept. 

Outlining the responsibilities and duties of the DLPTF, the Senior Marketing Officer Ms. Malesoana Lichaba said the Task Force is aimed at coordinating the activities of stakeholders buying food locally and creating linkages between farmers and buyers. LU/TL

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