Gov’t to commence paying farmers today
Nation Reporter
Gov’t to commence paying farmers today
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By BARNABAS ZULU
GOVERNMENT announced that it will today commence payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the 2025/2026 crop marketing season but are yet to receive their money.
Agriculture Minister Moses Moyo said the payments followed Parliament’s approval of a K19.9 billion supplementary budget, which includes K14.7 billion allocated towards settling outstanding payments to farmers.
“Payments to the remaining farmers will commence tomorrow, Friday, 13th November 2026,” Mr Moyo said in a statement.
He assured farmers with outstanding payments that they would all receive their money.
“Government assures all farmers with outstanding payments that they will be paid,” he said.
Mr Moyo said Government appreciated farmers’ patience and their contribution to national food security and agricultural development.
“Farmers remain at the heart of its development agenda, and Government cares about their welfare and remains committed to ensuring that their efforts are recognised and rewarded,” he said.
