Cashew nut is a major industry for wealth creation – Lungu

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu said there is need to focus on boosting productivity of all crops.

During the cashew nut planting exercise at Simulumbe Research Station in Mongu district yesterday, President Lungu directed the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure that innovative extension service delivery was made accessible to farmers countrywide.

He said there was great potential for cashew nut production in Western Province.

“I am hopeful that as we continue to record milestones in the cashew industry, through the cashew nut infrastructure development project, the whole nation will also appreciate the ...read more