THE Grain Marketing Board says it is making strides to clear payment arrears to wheat farmers following the disbursement by the Treasury of US$4,6 million a fortnight ago and another US$10 million last week.
In a statement, the GMB said to date, payments for wheat amounting to US$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 US$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
