Farmers empowered
Published On August 12, 2024 » 189 Views» By Times Reporter » HOME SLIDE SHOW, SHOWCASE
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By JULIUS PHIRI and CHATULA KANGALI –
THE Government has increased loan acquisition under the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF) allowing farmers to access up to K500, 000 this year, from K70, 000 during the last farming season.
Under the resource envelope, which allows farmers to pay back over three farming seasons, they can now boost their investment by procuring agricultural machinery to increase production, unlike in the previous arrangement, where they received seeds and fertiliser.
Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo announced the new development, when he featured on Breeze FM’s Citizens Voice programme in Chipata on Saturday.

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