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Zambia allows export of 22,000 tons maize bran

Xinhua, May 22, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Zambian government has allowed for the export of 22,000 tons of maize bran after a request from millers, a senior official said on Saturday.

Minister of Agriculture Given Lubinda said the government has allowed members of the Millers Association of Zambia to export the commodity there were holding after a request.

He said in a statement that the government will, however start with an initial quota of 15,000 tons which will be allocated to millers and other small scale bran traders.

"I therefore urge the Millers Association of Zambia and the Zambia National Farmers Union members to continue making regular consultations on the issues of maize bran. The ministry will facilitate the issuance of export permits for maize bran and will also closely monitor the exports," he said.

"The ministry is fully aware about the huge dead for bran, just like that of maize and mealie meal in the region. However, the ministry if cognizant of the need to ensure domestic demand is met," he added.

In February this year, the government suspended the issuance of export permits for maize and its products specifically maize meal and maize bran. This was to allow the verification of available stocks in the country amidst concerns of inadequate supply to satisfy local demand. Endit