Kabompo farmers in fertiliser boost

THE department of Community Development in Kabompo, has begun receiving fertiliser under the 2021/2022 food security pack (FSP) programme.

Kabompo District Community Development Officer, Weston Mutengo, said Government has so far released 1,800 by 50 kilogramme bags of Urea meant to benefit about 700 farmers.

Mr Mutengo said this in Kabompo yesterday when he gave a summary report to the District Commissioner, Mr Patrick Kasoka, as he inspected the consignment.

"We have started receiving fertilizer under the 2021/2022 FSP programme meant to benefit the vulnerable but viable farmers on the programme," he said.

Mr Mutengo added that the department was expecting 30, 000 mixed bags of D-Compound and Urea in the next week.

He said the early distribution of fertilizer would help farmers plan ahead for the farming season which would translate into good harvest.

Meanwhile, the DC was happy about the early distribution of the inputs, saying this would guarantee good yields.

Mr. Kasoka upheld President Edgar Lungu for spearheading and opening up the marketing season early with good prices as this will motivate the farmer.

"We want to thank his Excellency the President, Edgar Lungu for the leadership in opening up the marketing season early and also for giving the farmers a good buying price for their commodity," he said. He said the increase in the number of beneficiaries from 300 to 700 on the food security pack programme will also ensure food security at household and national level as more viable farmers will now benefit from the programme.

Mr Kasoka appealed to farmers not to be swayed by briefcase buyers but take advantage of the good price set by the Food Reserve Agency. - ZANIS