By NOEL IYOMBWAGood nutrition has become the latest focus of the farmer training initiatives championed by First Quantum Minerals (FQM) in North-Western Province.Through its Kansanshi Foundation conservation farming team, the mining firm has been training local farmers in best agricultural practices to achieve food security and alleviate poverty in rural communities around the mines.FQM Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Bruce Lewis, said improved nutrition should be at the centre of all agricultural programmes and policies, along with promoting modern and green farming techniques.Mr Lewis explained that the company has embarked on an intensive nutrition training initiative to ensure that farmers are not only cultivating cash crops but are also growing nutritious vegetables to help promote healthy diets.“We recently started looking at how we can use our Conservation Farming project to enhance food security while improving nutrition in communities. A healthy diet should comprise a lot of natural foods such as fruits and vegetables.“Integrated farming is key […]
FQM tips farmers on nutrition
