date:Jul 07, 2014
source of income.
But much of sector remains deeply inefficient. Almost 40 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables spoil before reaching market, according to one industry group.
In addition to a lack of land and investment, water shortages, poor infrastructure and land rights issues are also blamed for limiting improvements in agriculture.
To protect domestic farmers, the government also imposes limits on some imports and trading of food staples, which has been criticized by consumers and inte