Farmers hit by AN fertiliser shortage

FARMERS in the country have raised concern over shortages of top-dressing fertiliser, a key input for maize production.

Farmers told NewsDay that if the situation is not urgently addressed, the shortages could lead to poor harvests this year.

But Lands and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said government was expecting more deliveries of ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser this week.

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