Chibuku Products Limited dangles carrots for sorghum farmers, challenges them to produce 2, 000MT annually
Chibuku Products Limited (CPL) has disclosed that it requires 2, 000 metric tonnes annually and has since challenged the farmers to produce to meet the demand.
The company has also expressed commitment to supporting sorghum farmers across the country as part of its corporate social responsibility aimed at revitalizing production and uplifting farmers economically.
CPL Central Region Operations Manager Barter Chunga was speaking during a meeting held at Chinguluwe Extension Planning Area (EPA) under Senior Group Mkhukhi in Salima District on Tuesday.
The meeting brought together members of the Chinguluwe Grain Legume Association and other key stakeholders.
Chunga revealed that the company requires at least 2, 000 metric tonnes (equivalent to 2 million kilograms) of sorghum annually to sustain its brewery operations.
He added that over 4, 000 farmers nationwide are engaged in sorghum production and play a crucial role in the supply chain.
Chunga further pledged to address the longstanding challenges faced by farmers and ensure sorghum becomes a more reliable and marketable crop.
He emphasized the company’s dedication to improving the value chain for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
“As Chibuku Products Limited we are committed to support these farmers and achieve their goals by ensuring that they are benefiting fully whilst us producing more with high standards,” said Chunga.
Dorothy Chingaipe, Executive Member of the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), commended Chibuku’s intervention, saying it would improve women’s livelihoods citing on how women looks after their homes.
She has urged more women to take the lead in commercial sorghum farming as a strategy to reduce gender-based violence and promote economic independence.
On behalf of the Chinguluwe Association, Treasurer Gersom Mpika expressed gratitude for Chibuku’s continued partnership and support.
He acknowledged several persistent challenges such as pricing, transportation, seed availability, and access to machinery, but remained optimistic about future improvements.
“We express the gratitude regarding the partnership that has been there for so long and we are calling upon Chibuku Products Limited to continue empowering us and address the outsanding challenges,” said Mpika.
Mpika also shared that this year’s harvest has been impressive, with the association producing 74 metric tonnes of sorghum regarded as an extraordinary achievement.
As a token of appreciation for the longstanding 15-year partnership, Chibuku Products Limited presented the association with a trophy and certificate to recognize their dedication and outstanding performance.
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