FRA reaches three million metric tonnes of Maize

Reported by Lusaka Times · 2 hours ago · Kevin Kabwe

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The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reached three million metric tonnes of maize in national strategic reserves, the highest level ever recorded in the country, with the milestone reached in September as the 2026 crop marketing season continues. FRA Executive Director, Justin Chuunka says the rate…

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