The government has provided farming inputs to 2,199 households in Serenje District under the Food Security Pack (FSP) programme, aimed at enhancing household food security and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Beneficiaries from 19 communities each received four 50-kilogram bags of fertilizer, 10 kilograms of maize seed, and 10 kilograms of legume seed for the 2025/2026 farming season.
Speaking when he flagged-off the distribution of the inputs at Chintankwa Primary School, Serenje District Commissioner Paul Masuwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and sustainable livelihoods.
Mr Masuwa said the FSP is designed to empower vulnerable but viable households with skills, knowledge, and resources to boost productivity and resilience against challenges such as climate change and limited financial access.
“Serenje has great potential, and the Food Security Pack is helping our communities rise above economic challenges through smart agriculture and timely support,” he said.
He also commended community development officers for their dedication to uplifting vulnerable families.
Lukusashi Ward Councillor, Eddy Mwandu, praised the government for ensuring early delivery of inputs, saying this would enable farmers to prepare adequately for planting.
And one of the beneficiaries, Boyd Ngosa, expressed gratitude, saying the support would help him provide food and meet other family needs.
