Govt integrates approach to increase agricultural production

Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya

Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya

Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya says government has undertaken an integrated approach to increase agricultural production in the country.

Speaking when she received feasibility study results on the new Kalungwishi farming block of Lunte District in Northern Province from China Railway Service Group Limited today, Ms. Siliya says the new farm Block will foster government’s integrated approach in increasing livestock and agriculture production.

Ms. Siliya says for this to be achieved, government will provide an enabling environment for people within the farm Block.

She notes the need to provide irrigation systems and good road networks for easy transportation of agricultural yields and equipment.

And Finance Minister, Felix Mutati has stated that the new farm Block will be part of the 2018 national budget preparations.

Mr. Mutati states that it is now government’s responsibility to create investment opportunities through infrastructure development.

The new farming Block is expected to accommodate wildlife conservation zones, human settlement zones, forestry development and social services.

 

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