CHIEFS TOLD TO START SEED PROCESSING
President Edgar Lungu has called on traditional leaders across the country to engage in seed processing companies to guide their subjects on the best seed varieties to plant in view of climate change.
President Lungu says issues of climate change might affect the agriculture sector if concerted efforts are not put in place.
President Lungu was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Chief Mibenge of the Ushi people in Mansa today.
President Lungu is in Luapula Mansa to officially open the National Field Day in Chief Mibenge’s Chiefdom.
And Chief Mibenge has called on University Graduates to take up Agriculture as a career.
The Traditional Leader said graduates should not wait for white collar jobs but consider venturing in Agriculture.
The Chief explained that farming is one of the easiest ways to generate income with less working capital.