Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe says the Government has procured 242,000 metric tonnes of maize in the region against the targeted 80, 000 metric tonnes. Dr Mwanakampwe says the 2024/2025 farming season bumper harvest speaks to the good policies such as the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) that the government is implementing in the agriculture sector that is aimed at making inputs accessible. Speaking during a phone -in program, Dr Mwanakampwe said the Government is working round the clock to ensure all the farmers get their dues.
He said 65 percent of the farmers in the province have been paid, adding that funds are being sourced from the banks and countries that are looking for maize grain like Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr Mwanakampwe has assured that all farmers will soon receive their money to avoid disrupting their farming cycle. Thats encouraging if you can believe this characterthe proof will be in distribution when that times comes
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