No GMOs- govt
Zambia's position on Genetically Modified Products has not changed.Lusaka Province Minister, Lameck Mangani, says government will not allow Genetically Modified (GMO) products into the country.
Mr. Mangani says there is need to continue protecting the country from the danger posed by GMO products.
He said this in a speech read on his behalf by Lusaka province permanent secretary, Elijah Chisanga.
This was during the official opening of the Chongwe Organic Producers and Processors Association, CHOPPA, meeting in Chongwe.
Mr. Mangani also commended CHOPPA for embarking on organic farming as it is a good alternative for increasing food production.
And CHOPPA chairperson, Penias Tembo, said organic farming is a cheaper way of improving soil fertility and increases crop yields.
