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ZNFU wants K85000 per 50kg bag of maize

ZNFU wants K85000 per 50kg bag of maize
Written by Nchima Nchito Jr
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:04:38 PM

ZAMBIA National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is recommending a floor price of not less than K85000/ 50kg bag of maize for this farming season. According to a statement by ZNFU, a consultative meeting was held with Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and other stake holders to discuss floor prices.

“The ZNFU, together with other stakeholders met with FRA on Wednesday 22nd April 2009 to discuss the parameters to be used in determining this years’ FRA floor price,” read the statement “The Union is of the opinion that the price of maize should not be less than K85,000/50kg, while others are indicating the price as low as K55, 000/50kg bag.”

ZNFU appealed to all stakeholders to submit comments on floor prices to the organization.

And when minister of agriculture Dr Brian Chituwo was reached for comment, he said none would be forthcoming because FRA had already approached his ministry for consultations and a final decision would be communicated by FRA later in the week.

Labels: BRIAN CHITUWO, FRA, MAIZE, ZNFU

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