Govt targets Angola beef exports

Minister of Fisheries and Livestock MAKOZO CHIKOTE says his Ministry will ensure increased production of beef and other livestock products for export to Angola which has a ready market.

He says the  Angolan Market was secured by President HICHILEMA during his recent visit to that country.

Mr. CHIKOTE has called on the officers under his Ministry against frustrating the Government as it ensures the provision of extension services and empowerment of aquaculture and livestock farmers.

Speaking when ha called on Northern Province Minister LEONARD MBAO at his office , Mr. CHIKOTE said the Province has a large share of natural water bodies that can be utilized to increase fish production.

He says fish in the area has depleted hence the need to bring in new strategies to increase production.

Mr. CHIKOTE said his Ministry will therefore give farmers a good breed of a bull to increase livestock production in the area.

Mr. CHIKOTE also encouraged youths to venture into livestock and fish farming.

And Mr. MBAO said the Province has capacity to feed the nation in terms of fish once the water bodies are properly utilized.

He says there is need to set up more fish cages on the water bodies.