President is happy that farmers across the country have already started depositing their farmer input support programme (FISP) contributions.
The President has noted the importance of early distribution of farming inputs in a bid to ensure food security in the nation.
Neria’s Investments General Manager, Mr Martin Chaikatisha disclosed that all inputs have arrived in the province in readiness for distribution.
Mr Chaikatisha was briefing President Edgar Lungu on the status of the distribution exercise when he welcomed him in Msanzala district in Eastern province.
The head of state who is on a working visit to the province was informed that Neria’s Investments intends to complete the distribution exercise by July.
Mr Chaikatisha commended President Lungu for creating a conducive policy environment to facilitate enhanced food production.
Neria’s Investments targets to distribute about 78,000 metric tonnes of both compound D and urea fertilizer across the country.
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