Tag: FISP

“Let Private Sector Manage FISP”

By Masauso Mkwayaya- The African Development Bank has advised the Zambian Government to allow the private sector to  manage the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP- in order to enhance efficiency. AfDB President AKINWUMI ADESINA says most Government  run subsidies are susceptible to inefficiencies and corruption. Dr. ADESINA says a private sector led FISP will be

MTOLO ASSURES FARMERS

By Christopher Miti Agriculture Minister, REUBEN MTOLO has assured farmers that government will start distributing inputs, under the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP-, next month. Mr. MTOLO says the early distribution of inputs will enable farmers to plan properly. The Agriculture Minister said this in Chipata, Eastern province, when he officiated at the 2023 Labour

2023-2024 FISP procurement starts next month

By Nicholas Mwale (NAIS) Agriculture Minister REUBEN MTOLO has directed that procurement of farming inputs for the 2023-2024 Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP- should start next month. Mr. MTOLO has further directed that contracts for the supply of inputs under FISP be advertised before the end of next month. The Minister spoke during the 2022-2023

Govt assures farmers over FISP

By Chanesa Tembo Agriculture Minister, REUBEN MTOLO has assured farmers that government will complete the distribution of farming inputs by November 30th, 2022. Mr. MTOLO says government has so far distributed about 57 percent of fertiliser to all the ten provinces of the country. He adds that 23 percent of maize seed, 16 percent soya

Agric Minister ordered to issue ministerial statement

By Wilson Mulinda Speaker of the National Assembly NELLY MUTTI has directed Agriculture Minister REUBEN MTOLO to deliver a Ministerial statement to Parliament on the distribution of farming inputs. Ms. MUTTI says the nation needs to be updated on the distribution of fertiliser because many farmers have been affected by the delay. She notes that
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