Government says all is set for the 2018/2019 farming season.
Minister of Agriculture, Michael Katambo said the distribution of both Basal and Top dressing fertilizer is complete.
He told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that his office recently held a meeting with seed suppliers which has expedited the process of seed distribution.
“All is set for this farming season, I can safely say fertilizer distribution is 100% done and seed distribution has reached an advanced stage. My office held a meeting with seed suppliers and that results have been a speedy distribution exercise which is commendable,” he said.
Mr.Katambo disclosed that his office and other key stakeholders are putting in place modalities for the forth coming launch of the 2018/2019 planting season that will be officiated by President Edgar Lungu in North-Western Province.
He explained that once the launch is done, it will signal the commencement of the planting season.
Mr.Katambo further said in areas were heavy rains have been reported, offices of the Provincial Agriculture Coordinators should be able to advise farmers whether to start the planting of seeds or not.
On Tuesday this week, the Metrological department said Five Province have already recorded heavy down pour that it is below the 20 millimeters.
Some faces! Like comedy!
Who is the guest of honor at this year’s FISP yearly traditional ceremony?
Fertiliser should be distributed in Zambia by the Chinese!
Let’s develop this! It is UNELECTABLE.
What are you talking about when most of the cards from FISP are not even loaded.
Good job Hon. Katambo. This has not happened in the last 2 years under Dora’s time.
Now pay our local transportes in time.
What about those whose cards did not show the money?