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The Minister of Agriculture<\/a><\/strong> announced the government’s plans and investments in scaling up heavy-duty machinery to support local farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This investment will supply the tools needed for effective land preparation, the construction of vital dams for water storage, and the rehabilitation of farm roads, enabling farmers to access their farms more easily.<\/p>

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