Mpika District expects to have a good harvest this year in view of timely distribution of inputs and favourable rainfall pattern.
This is according to agriculture coordinator Andrew Banda.
Mr. Banda said that so far 800 millimeters of rainfall has been recorded which is normal.
He says the rainfall has generally been good to support crop production.
Mr. Banda says farmers responded positively to the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) though there are always complaints of inputs being inadequate.
He also urged small-scale farmers in Mpika to adhere to good agronomical practices such as timely planting, and taking advantage of the first rains in an effort to reduce the risks of pests and diseases in case of uncertainty.
[ ZNBC ]
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i see a huge opportunities for zambian to build storage shelters in these areas with farming activities. these can be sublet to FRA or private sector players in agriculture. let not wait till the chinese come and do the same
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They have already been given the contract from Banda to build them.
Don’t you read the news?
but that does not mean small scale individuals cannot do the same. have you head that FRA runs out of storage facility. this area is not saturated.
RB nafuti nafuti, bumber to bumber!
Iwe #2 dont be so retrogressive.People like you should realise that there is vast agriculture potential in this country which can benefit people at grass roots.Billions can be made in agric related busines.The idea by # 1 is very good and needs serious consideration by our local entreprenures.
Don’t send your children to catch vinkhubala, u mpika people u are well known for such during grade 7 examinations. Its good u can have enough food , during voting time , wake up early , prepare breakfast or aka bwali, go to the polling station with energy and Vote on PF, SATA
@ zedman wansekesha.is that how you decribe my great people of mpika.
You are welcome nd have akabwali 4 breakfast mpika is a natural vegetative place with a mountanious views,fresh air frm plenty of trees,u er welcome to land of th plenty
Good news from Mpika. I wish the same could be said for most of the Country in terms of timely distribution of in-puts.