Zambia Pays Farmers K3B

Published: 05 Nov, 2025 16:08 Sources: S1 S2 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zambia

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The government has released K3 billion to clear Food Reserve Agency arrears for the 2025 marketing season. Verified farmers can expect to be paid by early next week. Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri said more than K2 billion has already been disbursed and the balance will be resolved through structured financing. FRA has bought over 1.6 million tonnes of maize after a bumper harvest. Officials say the payments will support rural liquidity ahead of planting.