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May 11, 2021 Chris Loka - Nyasa Times 2 Comments
Small scale farmers in the country need to embrace new agriculture technologies if they are to hit it big in their trade and maximize food production efficiency which is key in the elimination of hunger in the country, Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe, has implored.
Lowe made the urge Friday at the Capital Hotel Marque in Lilongwe during a premier of a Kulima documentary titled ‘School Without Walls’ whose chief aim is to promote farmers by improving their access to use of agriculture research innovations by Malawian farmers.
Agriculture minister Lobin Lowe making virtual presentation. Pic by Chris Loka, Nyasa Times.
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Zambian President Edgar Lungu has directed the country’s fisheries minister to submit a memorandum on establishing a fisheries and aquaculture development fund in line with Fisheries Act No. 22 – nearly 14 years since it was first introduced.
The fund was initially proposed in 2007 when the Zambian government passed the Fisheries (Amendment) Act that focused on enhancing the involvement of riparian communities in fisheries management. The move was meant to promote the development of the aquaculture sector, according to a report by the World Bank and World Fish Center.
“The fund is to be supported by resources appropriated by government, with 50 percent of funds to be collected from fishing and aquaculture licenses and other fees applicable under the law,” the report said.
Agro-based entrepreneurs getting support from US volunteer experts
Agro-processing sector needs a governing body to represent its interests. Photo: Collected Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
Engagement of volunteer experts from USA with Bangladesh s agro-based entrepreneurs has initiated USD 42,000 investments in improving food-safety in relevant industries since 2018.
Access to market and gross sales of these entrepreneurs have also increased up to 15-20 percent.
This exchange of knowledge and technical expertise was made possible by USAID s Farmer to Farmer Food Safety and Quality (F2F FSQ) Programme implemented in cooperation with Land O Lakes Venture37.
Another development programme of USAID named Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture Activity implemented in collaboration with World Fish has injected USD 409,315 in the local aquaculture feed market which generated USD 1.4 million profit for the investors and boosted
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