Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Resilience Expert, Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya has questioned why maize moisture content should delay the announcement of the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) floor price for the 2026/2027 crop marketing season. Speaking during a media briefing on 13 July, FRA Board Chairperson, Suresh Desai said that while the Agency is ready to commence maize purchases, buying can only begin once grain moisture content falls to the required 12.5% storage standard to prevent spoilage and aflatoxin contamination. According to the Agency, the latest nationwide moisture survey recorded maize moisture levels ranging between 13.57% and 18.14%, prompting the postponement...
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