HH calls for more investment in agric sector
ZANIS-President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called for increased investment in the agricultural sector to make Zambia food secure and meet the continental and global food basket.
President HICHILEMA says apart from having abundance of land and human resource, Zambia has good agronomic conditions such as fertile soils and water resources that should fully be utilized, to enhance food security on the African continent and beyond.
He observes that there is a looming global food shortage, and that the world will soon be looking to Africa for rations.
ZANIS reports that President HICHILEMA who was speaking during the ‘Meet and Greet the President’ fundraising Gala dinner in Ndola said Zambia is well positioned to produce the needed food.
The President explained that there is a yearning market for food across the globe and that Zambian farmers will do the country justice by enhancing productivity to maximize revenue generation.
President HICHILEMA further emphasized that value addition on agricultural produce is key if meaningful economic benefits are to be realized.
And the Head of State implored Water Development and Sanitation Minister MIKE MPOSHA, to expedite the issuance of water licenses to farmers, for increased irrigation farming.
He added that there is no single water drop that should go to waste but should instead be utilized, to enhance agricultural produce and that those applying for water licenses at all levels should be given without any delay.
Meanwhile, UPND Secretary General BATUKE IMENDA called on ministers and the business community to solidify links that will culminate into reopening of industries in Ndola, and the Copperbelt in general.