Govt alleges malpractices by farmers under FISP programme

He said the Ministry had also received reports of some farmers sharing their e-voucher codes with cooperative leaders and other intermediaries.

“Farmers have been strongly advised to safeguard their voucher codes and personal identification details and to ensure that they collect inputs individually from authorised agro-dealers,” he said.

Zyuulu said the successful implementation of FISP was a shared responsibility and that Government would not condone conduct that compromised the programme’s objectives or deprived deserving farmers of support.

He also reminded accredited agro-dealers to uphold the integrity of the programme by adhering to its operational guidelines and terms and conditions.

“The Ministry has strictly warned agro-dealers against buying back, receiving or facilitating the resale of inputs redeemed by farmers,” he said.

Zyuulu warned that anyone found engaging in practices that undermined the programme’s objectives and implementation risked appropriate action in accordance with established guidelines.

He urged farmers not to surrender their voucher codes to cooperative leaders or other third parties, warning that doing so could expose them to unauthorised transactions and loss of their entitlements.

He called on farmers, agro-dealers and other stakeholders to adhere to the programme’s rules and safeguard Government’s investment in the agricultural sector.

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