By JOHN KOMBEThe management of agriculture by the New Dawn administration is a total mess and will negatively impact the 2021/2022 agriculture produce, says veteran politician, George Mpombo.Dr Mpombo who made the observation in an interview described the 2021/2022 FISP distribution exercise as topsy-turvy. He was commenting on the statement by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Mtolo Phiri in which he lifted the suspension of the distribution of FISP supplementary packs which include legumes and fertilisers among other inputs.He said that the lifting of the suspension was a clear indication that the UPND government’s decisions were hasty and unguided by appropriate information. According to Dr. Mpombo, agriculture for small scale farmers was tied to a three months’ period and wondered how the supplementary inputs would make any positive impact on the agriculture sector. He pointed out that legumes are planted in mid-December and as such the late distribution was tantamount to pouring resources in a bottomless […]
Agriculture ‘mess’ will impact food security – Mpombo
