Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development
permanent secretary Professor Obert Jiri told the Herald : “The September 30
deadline for plot preparation is crucial, as it allows farmers to have their
land ready for timely planting at the start of the cropping season. It enables
them to take full advantage of the optimal planting window and capitalise on
favourable weather patterns to achieve better crop performance and higher
yields.
“Farmers should work diligently to mulch their fields,
apply soil amendments and set up the moisture conserving planting potholes,
which are the hallmark of this conservation agriculture technique.
We are working to achieve an efficient and equitable supply
of critical resources such as seed, fertilisers and chemicals to farmers in
preparation for the forthcoming summer planting period.”
Timely provision of farming inputs is a crucial component
of the overall success of the summer cropping season.
