By HELEN WITTI
GOVERNMENT has called on investors to come and invest at Nansanga farm bloc in Central province.
Central Province Minister Credo Nanguwa has invited both local and foreign investors willing to invest in agriculture and value addition ventures to come to Nansanga farm bloc in Serenje.
Mr Nanguwa said the government is continuing to implement a comprehensive agricultural transformation programmes to make the sector a viable commercial undertaking.
He said to grow the economy and create more jobs, there is need for increased value addition in all sectors of the economy.
He said there is need to add value to agricultural produce such as tomatoes, watermelons and butternuts, which often go to waste due to lack of facilities and factories that can help in the province.
Mr Nanguwa also revealed that government is working around the clock to revamp Forestcol fertiliser company to improve fertiliser acquisition challenges. – NAIS
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