Let me conclude by announcing a new programme we are set to launch for our citizens in urban and peri-urban areas.
Government has noted growing instances of food insecurity affecting urban and peri-urban households. To address this worrisome problem affecting these wage-dependent households, Government has now decided to extend its free agricultural input scheme to all households living in urban and peri-urban areas. Already, many such families have been working the land by utilising free spaces in and around our towns and cities for agricultural purposes, even then without Government support. Starting this season, that support is now forthcoming from Government so such households are not left behind and are made food secure.
To our farmers, big and small, the summer season is already upon us. We must begin preparations for yet another successful agricultural season.
I am very happy that our wheat farmers have done exceedingly well, guaranteeing us yet another record wheat crop. Many countries in SADC and on our African continent are already making enquiries in respect of different cereals.
Looking in the crystal ball, I see our agricultural exports growing in leaps and bounds; indeed, becoming a veritable foreign exchange earner for our economy. We must keep raising our targets, now that we have achieved the foundational target of becoming a food-secure nation.
By President Emmerson MNangagwa for the Sunday Mail
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