The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says Zambia’s maize and other maize products are on high demand in the region because they are non-GMOs.
And the union says the government should allow the export of both maize and mealie meal.
The Ministry of Agriculture has with immediate effect lifted the ban on the export of mealie meal.
In a statement made available to ZANIS on Sunday, Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo said this is to ensure a smooth flow of exports of mealie meal.
Mr. Katambo said the ministry will apply a regulated export regime that they have been using to facilitate maize seed exports through the Eastern and Southern African region and so far worked well.
ZNFU Spokesperson Calvin Kaleyi says the union has welcomed decision by the Ministry of Agriculture to lift the ban on the export of mealie meal.
Mr. Kaleyi said the region is offering a good price for maize and other maize products and hence the need to allow the farmers and grain traders to export their commodities.
He said the farmers should get value for their sweat by selling the product to their preferred market.
The ZNFU Spokesperson said this will also help the farmers to invest in mechanization and irrigation systems so that they can venture in farming activities all year round.

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