AreaTanzania

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date01/07/2011

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentGovernment procurement from farmers

DescriptionTZS 17.6 billion (USD 11 million) allocated for the purchase of 200 000 tonnes of maize from farmers, starting from 1 August. Price is set at the competitive level of TZS 350 per kg to discourage farmers from selling in neighbouring countries.