FARMERS in Central Province have almost completed collecting their farming inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), with the province recording an impressive 99.86 percent redemption for the current planting season.
Out of 116,711 farmers who were allocated inputs, 116,478 have already collected their fertiliser and seed, leaving only 233 farmers yet to pick theirs.
Chitambo, Luano, Mkushi and Serenje districts have led the way after recording 100 percent redemption, while all other districts in the province are above 99.6 percent.
Central Province principal public relations officer Tobias Phiri told #Kalemba in a statement that the high numbers show that most farmers are serious about farming this season and are ready to plant on time.
However, farmers who have not yet collected their inputs have been warned that time is running out, as delays may affect their ability to plant and benefit from the programme
Phiri has since urged the remaining farmers to quickly collect their inputs.
“The 233 farmers from across 6 districts who have not yet redeemed their farming inputs are therefore advised to redeem their inputs before it is too late for them to plant and benefit from this initiative,” Phiri stated.
Relatives to beneficiaries who are facing challenges have also been advised to visit their District Agriculture Coordinators (DACOs) so that help can be given in a legal way.
By George Musonda
Kalemba January 6, 2026
