Samia’s new food export rules to protect local market

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has indicated a relaxed export policy on food crops but introduced rules that dealers must adhere to ensure local food sufficiency.

On Farmers Day on Tuesday President Samia said exporters of food crops, mostly maize and other cereals, could now buy from the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) instead of directly purchasing from farmers and crops market agents.