** The official launch of the agricultural campaign season B: a step towards food self -sufficiency at the Kongo Central **
On February 28, 2025, the city of Mbanza Ngungu was the scene of an event of capital importance: the official launch of the agricultural campaign of season B. This event, orchestrated with care and almost a palpable fervor, testified to a political will and a collective action in favor of local agriculture. A crucial issue for the province of Central Kongo, often faced with the challenges of food insufficiency and competition from imported agricultural products.
### A symbolic place for a strategic launch
The selection of MBANZA NGUNGU as a site for this event is not trivial. As a “Thys City”, the city has a rich history linked to agriculture and food production. The choice of this place thus reinforces the symbolism: to honor the local agricultural roots while taking a look at the future. Through the speech of the territory administrator, Mr. Willy MANKUMPANI, the emphasis was placed on the importance of food self -sufficiency, a concern that goes beyond simple speeches to become a strategic necessity for the economic and social survival of the region.
### The political framework of the initiative
The provincial Minister of Agriculture, His Excellency Fiston Lubaki, recalled a quote from Hippocrates: “May your food be your medicine”. This phrase, often paraphrased, has a deep meaning in the context of public health and nutrition. Far from being limited to a simple material support, this campaign aims to set up a sustainable health culture in an environment where unhealthy eating habits are often reflecting an inadequate food offer.
This approach is part of the wider framework of agricultural policies defined by President Félix Tshisekedi, who favors the development of national agricultural potential. Indeed, the policy of “the revenge of the soil on the subsoil” underlines the need to rediscover and to enhance the agricultural wealth of the country in the face of the dependence of imported products. This unexpected reversal is designed to encourage not only local production but also the diversity of crops, essential for a balanced diet.
### An initiative supported by the private sector
The collaboration with the local company “flavor Luca’s company SARL” underlines a crucial aspect of agricultural development: the role of the private sector. Indeed, the donations of inputs such as Houes, fertilizers and healthy seeds of rice, soy and corn testify to a potential synergy between the State and the private actors who, when it is well orchestrated, can give tangible results on the ground.
In addition, this initiative could have positive economic repercussions for the province. A recent study by the National Statistics Institute revealed that food self-sufficiency could lead to a 30% reduction in food imports over five years, thus releasing financial resources for other sectors such as health and education.
### Distribution of resources: an act of social rectitude
The process of distributing houes, fertilizers and seeds, which will be entrusted to the territory administrator of Mbanza Ngungu, also raises questions of equity and efficiency. To avoid drifts and ensure that resources reach those who need it most, an implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system is essential. Resource sharing analyzes by sector, taking into account the disparities between the urban and rural sectors, could also prove useful to guarantee a better distribution.
### A challenge to take up: climate change
Finally, a major issue that is looming in the background is that of climate change. Farmers are increasingly faced with extreme weather conditions, disturbing cultivation cycles. It would therefore be judicious that this agricultural campaign joined training on sustainable agricultural practices, such as agroecology or under shelter, in order to prepare farmers to face these challenges.
### Conclusion: to a promising future
The launch of the agricultural campaign season B in MBANZA NGUNGU marks a potentially decisive turning point for the agricultural development of the central Kongo. For this event to be truly the catalyst for a lasting change, it will be essential to closely follow the implementation of the planned initiatives and to ensure continuous synergy between public administration and the private sector. While looks turn to the future, the hope of food self -sufficiency is gradually becoming a possible reality.
It is not just a question of production; It is a question of building a resilient food ecosystem which promotes health, the economy, and which strengthens the dignity of rural populations. Fatshimetrie.org will have a duty to follow the developments in this campaign and to witness the changes to come in this province with unexploited potential.