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THE Grain Marketing Board said on Wednesday it is making strides to clear payment arrears to wheat farmers following the disbursement by the Treasury of US$4.6 million last week and another US$10 million this week.
In a statement, the GMB said to date, payments for wheat amounting to USD 23.7 million have been made.
“The clearance of outstanding payments is a serious priority and GMB appreciates the commitment of our farmers in ensuring national food self-sufficiency.
“GMB assures of its commitment to continue playing a key role in the agriculture transformation agenda,” it said.
Last month, the GMB cleared an outstanding USD 2.8 million for maize and traditional grains that farmers delivered for the 2022/23 summer
cropping season.
In the past, farmers used to shun the GMB and would sell to private buyers because of inordinate delays in payment.
-New Ziana
Online Reporter