Firms pressure government to restrict oil seed exports - The Times Group Malawi: he country’s major oil seed producers have been pushing the government to put a restriction on the exports of oilseed, especially soya, in an attempt to keep prices down, Times Business has established.
Among other things, the firms are said to be pushing for the imposition of $100 per tonne levy on soya bean exports so that domestic prices fall.
But the move has attracted the wrath of agriculture stakeholders who have described the move as retrogressive and in conflict with the principles of Control of Goods Act.
Among other things, the firms are said to be pushing for the imposition of $100 per tonne levy on soya bean exports so that domestic prices fall.
But the move has attracted the wrath of agriculture stakeholders who have described the move as retrogressive and in conflict with the principles of Control of Goods Act.
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