24 June 2009
THE Government has advised farmers and business houses in Mumbwa to apply new technologies to maximise production.
Gracing the Mumbwa District Agriculture and Commercial Show, district administrative officer Jackson Mutale said the essence of new technology was to optimise production and improving efficiency.
Mr Mutale said the Government's advice to Mumbwa residents was directly in line with the theme of the district show, "Challenges of change".
He said this year's theme was important because it placed collective responsibility on all residents to embrace the benefits of new methods to achieve food security and improve other commercial services.
Mr Mutale, who was impressed with the 2009 show, cited improved seed and storage facilities as being among the benefits brought about by new technologies.
He said the Government acknowledged that agriculture and commerce were key in a diversified economy and would continue to support initiatives like the Fertiliser Support Programme (FSP) and Animal Draft and restocking programme.
Mupona Ward Councillor Richard Malembeka said exhibitors of small-scale manufactured products should seriously consider pursuing empowerment schemes such as the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC).
Mr Malembeka said he was particularly impressed with the innovative abilities of some youths who exhibited improvised bicycles, motorbikes and other domestic appliances.
He said the Government had put in place organs such as the CEEC in which the goal was to empower citizens into consolidating and expanding their viable commercial projects.
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