Kanchibiya, June 11, 2025, ZANIS — Residents of Kabinga Chiefdom in Kanchibiya District of Muchinga Province have commended the government for providing farming inputs through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), stating that the support has significantly improved their agricultural productivity.
Greenard Mulenga, a local farmer, has described the CDF farming inputs as life changing, noting that the empowerment programme has not only transformed his livelihood but also increased his farm’s production capacity.
Speaking in an interview with the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) today, Mr Mulenga said the farming inputs serve as capital for farmers which lead to improved harvests providing clear evidence of the programme’s success.
“Government has given us capital to start our farming businesses and it is up to us to utilise it to benefit our livelihoods,” he said.
Mr Mulenga disclosed that following this season’s harvest, he plans to use the proceeds to purchase additional farming inputs for the next farming season.
He called on the government to extend the farming inputs programme to more individuals.
Meanwhile, Mukuto Kangwa, a member of Malevwe Cooperative in Kabinga Chiefdom, said the cooperative received farming inputs in November 2024 and harvested 65 bags of maize following favourable rainfall patterns.
He said the empowerment programme has benefited the cooperative significantly, with each member gaining from the initiative to provide for their families.
Mr Kangwa applauded the government and stakeholders in the district for their continued support through CDF empowerment programmes.
And Kanchibiya District Agriculture Officer, Moses Mulenga, has commended farmers who benefited from the CDF farming inputs for their impressive harvest yields across the district.
Mr Mulenga urged farmers to maximise such opportunities by investing more in farming activities, particularly utilising the streams and rivers surrounding the district for irrigation systems.
He further called on farmers in the district to adopt climate smart agriculture practices, noting that rainfall patterns have become unpredictable due to ongoing climate change challenges.
“Farmers must embrace modern farming techniques that can withstand climate variability to ensure consistent food production,” Mr Mulenga said.
