Govt hails NEEF fertilizer mortgage program…it is a resolution for restoring Malawi’s fame as meals basket
Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has described the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) fertilizer mortgage program as an answer for restoring Malawi’s fame as a meals basket.
He made these remarks at Lithipe on friday throughout the launch of the NEEF fertilizer distribution train in Dedza District.
Kunkuyu indicated that this system has the potential to revitalize the agriculture sector, which has lengthy been uncared for by earlier administrations.
He urged farmers to work diligently to make sure that Dedza stays a meals basket and continues to produce agricultural commodities all through the nation.
He assured the general public that President Chakwera is dedicated to creating positive farmers profit from varied authorities applications that goal to reinforce effectiveness and impression.
Speaking earlier, Board Chairperson for NEEF, Jefta Mtemwa, said that those that utilized for this system ought to train persistence, as it can allow Malawians to entry meals and improve their revenue era.
He additionally expressed satisfaction with the progress made by this system, noting that from its begin final yr by means of 2025, funding has elevated from K25 billion to K150 million, which he described as a outstanding initiative.
In his remarks, Member of Parliament for Dedza Central East Constituency, Joshua Malango, indicated that the NEEF fertilizer mortgage program has come at an opportune time whereas farmers are getting ready for the 2024/2025 farming season.
He advocated for added fertilizer assist for the folks of Dedza, who play an important position in agricultural manufacturing and have the capability to feed your complete nation.
Malango assured NEEF officers that farmers within the district would repay the loans, guaranteeing this system’s sustainability and aligning with President Chakwera’s imaginative and prescient.
In his remarks, Senior Chief Kaphuka hailed President Dr Lazarus Chakwera for initiating this system in his space, stating that it’s going to considerably profit native farmers.
