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Zambia : Zambia to record bumper harvest

Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has said the country is expected to have a bumper harvest because it has recorded one of the best seasons of crop production this year. Speaking in an interview with ZANIS today, ZNFU Public Relations Manager Kakoma Kaleyi said crop production is expected to exceed previous records of the past four years. Mr Kalayi noted that the country has experienced a good harvest this year and this is because the government and farmers worked together to ensure minimal damage was caused. He said Southern province and some parts of Western and Central province which have not been productive the past four years are expected to have a good harvest this year.

Zambia National Farmers Union supports restricted onion and potato imports

Zambia National Farmers Union supports restricted onion and potato imports The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has backed the Zambian government in its intention to restrict the importation of onions and potatoes. ZNFU media and public relations officer, Calvin Kaleyi said the union supports Government policy as it will promotes local production of all agricultural products, adding that the move will further impact positively on the commodity value chains. “ZNFU is confident that producers are capable of expanding production because there are examples where this has happened such as the wheat industry where import substitution has happened. And, the potato industry is another case in point. We therefore implore the Ministry of Agriculture to remain resolute in its policy implementation and not to be swayed in any way because regulation of imported agriculture products should go beyond onions and potatoes but to include all commodities which we have comparative advantage to p

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