Livestock farmers in Mushindamo have called on government to intervene in a matter where a developer has claimed ownership of land where government constructed a dip tank for animals in Mikilingi farm bloc.The farmers have also demanded for veterinary officers to be deployed in the area for ease access to animal care services.Speaking during a community meeting held in Mikilingi farm bloc yesterday, Mikilingi Farm and Open Area Development Committee Chairperson, Mwape Mushili said livestock farmers had requested for a dip tank from government in 2009 due to the increase in livestock in the community. “The request for a dip tank was granted by government in 2009, land was given by the chief and construction of the tank was done,” Mr Mushili said.He said the community had also decided on construction of a community school and clinic on the same land because the area lacks such facilities.Mr Mushili said farmers in the area are shocked that […]
MUSHINDAMO LIVESTOCK FARMERS IN DIP TANK DILEMMA
