Distribution of seeds begins in Zimbabwe

Source: Distribution of seed, fertiliser begins | Herald (Top Stories) Herald Reporter The transportation of Presidential Inputs to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots across the country for onward distribution to farmers has started, as Government seeks to ensure timeous planting. The inputs include seed and fertilisers. The development has been welcomed by farmer representatives who said the early distribution of inputs would help them plan accordingly for the forthcoming cropping season and potentially increase yields. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Dr John Basera confirmed the development over the weekend. “Right now the distribution of inputs has started from the supplies to GMB depots. The onward distribution of inputs will start in earnest in August and September,” said Dr Basera. Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Dr Shadreck Makombe yesterday said the move to distribute inputs early is what they ...