Mixed reactions over GMB producer prices in Zimbabwe

Source: Mixed reactions over GMB producer prices – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY NHAU MANGIRAZI FARMERS have expressed mixed feelings over the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) producer prices announced on Tuesday. GMB chief executive Ronnie Mutenha announced that the maize producer price for the 2021/22 season was $58 553,25 per tonne, traditional grain $70 263,90, soya bean $125 530,17 and sunflower $150 636,20. Women in Agriculture Union (WAU) chief executive Olga Nhari said the producer prices were welcome to boost agricultural production. ‘‘The producer price is a welcome move for our membership, especially women farmers. We welcome the announcement as it will be easier to plan. I urge our members to grab this opportunity as it will open avenues for us financially,’’ Nhari said. WAU is a national member-driven organisation that has membership in the country’s 10 provinces. But some farmers said the prices would have been eroded by inflation by harvest time. ‘‘The amount is better as compared ...