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The article reports a increase in the price of the choroko crop in the Mwanza Region from Shs 1,493 per kg to Shs 1,623 per kg. This was highlighted by the Operations Manager of the Nyanza Cooperative Union, John Masalu, during a press interview. Masalu anticipates a large tonnage in the upcoming auctions, but is optimistic that the high prices will motivate farmers to sell their cash crops to cooperatives. The Union assures swift payment, usually within 48 hours, for farmers who have bank accounts, and has a system in place for those without accounts to receive payments via mobile phones.
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The price of choroko crop in the region has risen from Shs 1,493 per kg to Shs 1,623. This was stated by the Operations Manager of the Nyanza Cooperative Union (NCU), John Masalu during an exclusive interview with this newspaper. “Mwanza Region has started the second auction now, in the first auction a total of 47 tons were sold and the price was 1,493. In the second auction, a total of 47 tons was sold for 1,623 shillings, ”said Masalu. He said the price of 1,623 has been high and has not happened since the days of Independence adding that in the third auction of the crop he believes tonnage will be too much. Masalu said the rise in prices would encourage ...
Source: Habarileo
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