BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) is making strides in the Mzuzu Agriculture Development Division (ADD), benefiting thousands of farming households and boosting food security prospects in the region.
Beneficiary Jean Chisambo welcomed the initiative, saying it eases access to fertiliser, previously out of reach for many farmers.
“We’re hopeful this will increase maize production and ensure food security for our households,” Chisambo said.
Mzuzu ADD Programme Manager Anderson Chikomola reported smooth distribution, with 95,583 beneficiaries targeted this season.
He cautioned against reselling subsidised fertiliser, stressing it undermines government goals. Extension workers are on the ground, guiding farmers to maximise harvests.
In Rumphi District, Director of Agriculture Hastings Malumbo Chilongo echoed Chikomola’s sentiments, with 14,214 beneficiaries recorded.
“The main aim of FISP is to combat hunger,” Chilongo said, thanking the government for supporting farmers nationwide.
The programme provides two 50kg bags of fertiliser and a 5kg pack of seed at a subsidised price of K10,000 per bag, targeting 1.1 million small-scale farming households across Malawi.
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