THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says it has purchased 588,354 metric tonnes of non-genetically modified Grade A white maize from the local market during this year’s crop marketing season, valued at K4,186,708,686. In a statement, FRA Public Relations Coordinator John Chipandwe said the purchased quantity was equivalent to 11,767,093 bags of 50 kg white maize. He added that as at October 9, 2024, over K3 billion had been paid out to maize suppliers, representing a 73 percent achievement rate. “The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has purchased 588,354 metric tonnes of non-genetically modified Grade A white maize from the local market during this year’s crop marketing season. The purchased quantity (588,354MTs) is equivalent to 11,767,093 x 50 Kg bags of white...