Mindful that some farmers cannot buy fertilizer even at K4,495.00 a bag, two agricultural-based organisations,
On one hand, the initiative is aimed at supporting government-initiated Affordable Inputs Program (AIP), since some farmers cannot afford to buy a single bag of fertilizer even at a hugely subsidised price of K4, 495.00.
On the other hand, the initiative is part of
Speaking at the launch of the program and the distribution of the farm inputs at SFFRFM premises at Kanengo in
"We need to end hunger once and for all, and then move to other development programs of the country," said Chilima, adding the initiative will energise the agriculture sector.
He said it is also a demonstration of good collaboration between government and its partners.
While lauding
A number of speakers echoed on how COVID-19 has posed a new challenge to several sectors of development, including agriculture, rendering dozens of smallholder farmers more vulnerable across the country.
"In the wake of COVID-19, a large number of people in
He said that was why his organisation launched an initiative 'Action Africa-thriving farms, thriving future', to mobilise 250, 000 smallholder farmers in seven African countries, including
According to AFAP Regional Director,
She said each farmer will receive one 50 Kg bag of NPK fertilizer and 2 Kg of hybrid maize seed.
The government-initiated Affordable Inputs Program is expected to benefit 4.2 million people in across the country.
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