The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says government’s policy to ease export restrictions of agricultural commodities has positively impacted the agricultural sector.
Speaking in a Telephone interview with ZANIS in Lusaka yesterday, ZNFU Public Relations Officer Kelvin Kaleyi has said that the government has made the environment friendly and predictable for the Agricultural sector.
Mr Kaleyi added that the policy has built confidence for other countries to do business with Zambian farmers, unlike previously when borders were often closed and opened, which disrupted the flow of business.
“That’s how it should be, be predictable, be open. Let other people who want to do trade with you, know that when we engage Zambia we know that this is going to happen,” he said.
Meanwhile Small Scale Farmers Development Agency Chief Executive Officer, Boyd Moobwe said the agency is impressed with the policy.
Mr Moobwe said with the introduction of the policy, the government should put in place regulations and modalities that enhance smooth operational export procedures.
He also noted that such policies are put in place to adrenal critical challenges affecting production, marketing and investment in the country.
