PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA URGES FARMERS TO SECURE THEIR HARVEST




Lusaka, April 6, 2026

As the nation enters the harvest period, President Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to the farmers to be patient and wait for the Government through the Food Reserve Agent to buy their produce to avoid being exploited by unscrupulous buyers.


The Head of State says reports about  some unscrupulous buyers offering unfair and  uncompetive prices were extremely concerning.


The President particularly stressed that reports of some private sector players offering to buy some fields from some farmers before harvesting are extremely worrying as they expose the farmers to exploitation.


The President urged private sector players to avoid exploiting farmers and instead offer fair prices for their produce to keep them motivated and productive. 


President Hichilema reaffirmed the government’s commitment to helping farmers receive fair value for their labour and produce and urged them to be patient until the marketing season is officially opened by the Government.


The Head of State has expressed gratitude to farmers for their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to increased productivity.


The President noted that farmers’ efforts continue to sustain communities through household food security.


Further, the continued bumper harvest contribute significantly to strengthening the national economy through exportation of surplus crops that earn the country the much-needed foreign exchange.


The Head of State urged all farmers to take additional precautions to secure their harvests through adequate storage facilities.


President Hichilema stressed that protecting the harvest is vital for national food security.


“Let us safeguard the results of your hard work so that every household, every business, and every market benefits from the produce you have worked tirelessly to grow,” he said.


Together, we will build a food-secure and prosperous Zambia.


This is contained in a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka.


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