ACTIVATE THE CENTRE PIVOTS-DR. CHILESHE
The Zambia Correctional Service has directed authorities at Chondwe open air facility in Ndola to activate the centre pivots meant for irrigation farming which have remained idle for over nine years.
Commissioner General Chisela Chileshe says it is unfortunate that the centre pivots installed to boost wheat production and irrigation farming nine years ago at Chondwe are still not functional.
Dr. Chileshe was speaking when he inspected the wheat irrigation project at Chondwe in Ndola.
Dr Chileshe who was accompanied by Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe disclosed that the entire wheat field at Chondwe has already been bought before the crop is even harvested.
And Mr. Nundwe commended the Zambia Correctional Service for leading the way in sustaining the country’s food basket through enhanced agriculture production, in line with President Edgar Lungu’s economic agenda.