Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:22:34 +0000 By SANDRA MACHIMA LIBERALISATION of the maize floor price is a step in the right direction that will stimulate competition and help farmers get value for their produce, says Zambia Agriculture and Rural Development Initiative executive director Gilbert Mpanga. Mr Mpanga said the idea was good and progressive on grounds that maize production was in the hands of farmers who knew the costs better. He said an opened up crop marketing environment would contribute towards stabilizing the price of mealie-meal and keeping it affordable. Mr Mpanga said the announcement was a sign that the government had budgeted for it and had a target. He said what was needed was to give a clear guidance on how it would be done so that it could work to the advantage of farmers. “The move will allow farmers to benefit from their product as it will give competition to all the […]
