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President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed the importance of agriculture to Zambia’s economy and pledged continued government support for the sector while inaugurating the 2023 AgriTech Expo in Chisamba District recently
President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed the importance of agriculture to Zambia’s economy and pledged continued government support for the sector while inaugurating the 2023 AgriTech Expo in Chisamba District recently.
President Hichilema emphasized that the government was implementing sweeping reforms such as the Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme (CASP) to boost productivity and encourage investment in the sector. He said that agriculture, like business, should be a profit-centric venture.
The AgriTech Expo presents an opportunity to showcase the latest technologies and innovations that can help small-scale farmers increase productivity and brings together farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. It also provides a platform for sharing ideas and knowledge on best practices, new technologies, and innovations in agriculture. The expo aims to promote sustainable agriculture and increase productivity to meet the country’s food security needs.
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Zambia is grappling with food security challenges. It has a projected deficit of 500,000 metric tonnes of maize to meet national consumption levels.
