Farmers panic as Mbeya fertiliser production delays
Farmers are worried about delays in producing Mbeya fertiliser. They fear the timeframe before planting rains may be too short to create this soil enriching product. The delay is caused by a lack of inorganic fertiliser. This inorganic substance is a key ingredient for the product. Smallholder farmers who rely on subsidies are particularly affected.
Farmers hoping to produce Mbeya fertiliser are keeping their fingers crossed as the timeframe between now and the planting rains may not enable them produce the alternative soil enriching product. Why? Inorganic fertiliser, a key ingredient in the production of Mbeya is not available for the vulnerable smallholder farmers most of whom depend on subsidies … The post Farmers panic as Mbeya fertiliser production delays appeared first on Nation Online .