Tag: Agriculture

More army worm chemicals for South

January 23, 2020January 23, 202031(NAIS)-The Ministry of Agriculture has dispatched another consignment of Seven thousand, Five hundred liters of chemicals to Southern Province to combat Fall Army Worms and African Army Worms affecting mostly maize crop.Southern Province Senior Field Crops Officer Goliath Chooye says there has however been a reduction in the infestation of maize…

$54m Spent On Cashew Nut Production Revamp

January 21, 2020January 21, 20202President Edgar Lungu says Government has spent 55.4 million U.S Dollars to revamp Cashew Nut production in Western Province.And President Lungu has challenged the people of Western province to venture into cashew nut farming because it will transform the lives of people.The President says the country only has 1 point 7…

15,000 Cattle To Be Vaccinated For FMD

About 15,000 cattle are targeted for vaccination against the Foot and Mouth disease in Northern province, starting March, this year.Acting Provincial Fisheries and Livestock Coordinator Ramans Kayumu says the first round of the vaccination exercise, which is part of the national wide campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease, will target high risk areas of the…

Cashew Project Sets Up Demo Plots

January 20, 2020January 20, 202027The Cashew Infrastructure Development Project -CIDP- has embarked on the programme to establish demonstration plots for improved cashew seedlings in 10 districts of Western Province.Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo says the cashew research demo plots are meant to equip cashew farmers with knowledge and skill in crop management and pest control.Mr. Katambo…

Mwense Gets Tough on Fishing

Mwense District Commissioner Geoffrey Chipampata has directed the department of fisheries to intensify patrols to curb illegal fishing during the fish ban period in the district.Mr. Chipampata has told ZANIS that there are reports that some of people are fishing illegally on the Luapula River hence the need for the department to intensify patrols.He said…

CHAMA TARGETS INCREASED YIELD

January 19, 2020January 19, 202017By ZANIS:Chama District Commissioner Leonard Ngoma says his district is this farming season expected to recover from crop production deficits recorded in the last three successive farming seasons.Mr. Ngoma says the expected increased crop production, follows the early distribution of farming inputs and good rains that the district is experiencing.He disclosed…

GOVT TO VACCINATE CATTLE AGAINST FMD

By NAIS:Over one hundred and eight three thousand cattle will be vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease -FMD- in Southern Province.Southern Province Minister Edify Hamukale says the first round of vaccinations have already been completed and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock is currently doing the second round.Dr. Hamukale says he is grateful to the…
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