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    "id": 1346399,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1346399/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nambale, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Geoffrey Mulanya",
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    "content": "We should also look at funding agricultural research institutes for farmers to have improved seed varieties that suit the changing climatic conditions. I was in Nambale Constituency and in some areas they told me that the maize they planted was not doing well. We need to have researchers moving around to investigate why crops from this particular seed variety are not maturing, but are rotting on the farm with the heavy rains being experienced. Our research institutes should be well funded to provide us with proper seeds that can withstand the changing climatic conditions. I also wish to encourage the Government to ensure there is adequate storage of water. Currently, we are experiencing heavy rains in the country. There are floods all over, but do not be shocked that in two years time we will be importing rice from Egypt. We have areas in our country that can produce rice. A good example is Nambale Constituency. We have the Malanga/Mukemo Irrigation Scheme that was surveyed by the National Irrigation Authority, but to date, they have no funds to execute this particular project. If we can have rice as an alternative to maize, during the season for maize farming, when we have short rains, they can also resort to rice farming, which will improve the supply of food to our people. I, therefore, rise to support this Motion and request the Government to put in place proper mechanisms to ensure that we protect our people from hunger. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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