Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary, John Mulongoti, has called on beneficiary farmers under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), to deposit their K400 farmer contributions as soon as they receive Authority to Deposit message, to enable government process their inputs.
Mr. Mulongoti said in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today that deposits should be made by 31 st October, 2024, to avoid unnecessary delays in the implementation of the programme, and to ensure that they have access to farming inputs in good time.
“Beneficiary farmers who have not yet received Authority to Deposit are encouraged to verify their National Registration Card details including their phone numbers with Ministry of Agriculture staff at District Agricultural Coordinator ‘s office,” advised Mr. Mulongoti.
He urged provincial and district agricultural coordinators to constantly engage with farmers to keep them updated on processes and procedures expected of them in order to ensure successful implementation of the programme.
Mr. Mulongoti said the Ministry of Agriculture is currently implementing the FISP for the 2024/2025 farming season to ensure that farmers have access to farming inputs before the onset of the rains.
By Eva Hatontola
