KASUNGU-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has assured farmers in Kasungu and across the country that his administration will continue working to ensure they sell their produce at profitable prices, a step aimed at boosting household incomes.
The President made the pledge on Wednesday at Ofesi Trading Centre in Kasungu North North East Constituency during his first stop in a series of nine planned whistle-stop rallies in the district.
He told communities that his government’s focus in the next term will be to consolidate progress already made in the agricultural sector and other key areas of development.
The President said farmers remain central to Malawi’s economy and will continue to benefit from deliberate policies aimed at improving prices and easing access to markets.
He added that his administration has invested in agricultural reforms, some of which will begin showing tangible results in the years ahead.
Traditional leaders also expressed their views on the government’s initiatives.
Senior Chief Simlemba said communities in his area were already benefiting from projects introduced in the first term.
The Malawi Congress Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kasungu North North East Constituency, Elled Nkhoma, echoed the need for infrastructure support to complement agricultural growth.
He appealed for improved road networks and bridges to facilitate access to markets and create more trade opportunities.