By NAIS The Ministry of Agriculture, in Northern province, has intensified on-spot inspections of crop performance for the 2022-2023 farming season. The inspections are for farmers, who benefited from the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP- in the province. Provincial Principal Agricultural Officer, INNOCENT MULAUZI says so far the outcome of the inspections is satisfactory, especially
By Christopher Miti ZNBC News The ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has collected samples from Chipangali District in Eastern Province where 17 cows and cattle have succumbed to a strange disease. Chipangali District Livestock and Fisheries coordinator GEOFFREY NAMUSHI has disclosed to ZNBC News that his office is already investigating the matter. AND Chipangali Council
The African Swine Fever, a livestock disease, has broken out in Chipili district, Luapula province. District Livestock and Fisheries Coordinator, MATHEW ZULU has confirmed to ZANIS, saying the most affected area is the Munkonshi Veterinary Camp. The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has since banned the movement and trading of pigs and pork products in
By Esther Zulu Petauke District Commissioner MARTHA MULENGA is optimistic of good crop harvest in the 2022-2023 farming season because of quick response to reports of army worms. Ms. MULENGA says very few fields were affected and were urgently attended to by the District Agriculture Officer. She says quick disbursement of available chemicals to affected
By Etambuyu Katota Government says Farmer In-put Support Program beneficiaries who may suffer loss or crop failure will be considered for compensation under the FISP component of the Agriculture Weather Index. Acting Agriculture Minister CHIPOKA MULENGA says the effects of climate change such as heavy rainfall may lead to crop failure. Mr. MULENGA, who was
(NAIS) Choma district in the Southern province is likely to record low crop yield in the current farming season, due to floods and army worms invasion. District Agricultural Coordinator, MARTIN SIKAINGA says floods have been reported in four wards, namely Siamambo, Mboole, Kabanze, and Sibanyati. Mr. SIKAINGA says 386 farmers with a total hectarage of
(NAIS) Alpha commodities has started stocking fertiliser for the 2023-2024 farming season. Alpha Commodities Operations Manager NDELEKI MIYANDA says his company is stocking up fertiliser in various parts of the country to ensure timely distribution. Mr. MIYANDA has since assured government of continuous supply of fertiliser in various districts of the country. He made the
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