THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has missed “a penalty on pricing” by setting this year’s maize floor price at K330 for a 50-kilogramme bag, as it is unlikely to compete favourably in the market. In a statement, Wednesday, FRA Manager for Communication, Media, and Public Relations Services Elias Banda stated that this was because private buyers in the districts were currently purchasing GMO-free maize above K350-K400 for a 50kg bag. “The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is pleased that the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has entered the crop market early, unlike most seasons in the past when moisture content caused them to enter the market late. This provides the farmers with an alternative...