President Lazarus Chakwera has assured farmers in Kasungu that his administration will continue working to ensure they sell their produce at profitable prices.
He 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.
The President 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.
“We have laid a solid foundation in our first term and most of the fruits of our labour will be enjoyed moving forward after September 16,” said Chakwera.
He 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.
Chakwera said his administration has invested in agricultural reforms, some of which will begin showing tangible results in the years ahead.
Senior Chief Simulemba said communities in his area were already benefitting from projects introduced in the first term.
“We are grateful for the projects that have been initiated in our area,” he said.
The area’s Malawi Congress Party parliamentary aspirant 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.
“Our area needs good roads and bridges to open up more opportunities for trade,” said Nkhoma.
In Kasungu, many farmers expressed challenges related to market prices and transport.
