Traders have called for a full implementation of the ban on harvesting immature nuts to stop exploitation by processors. The Nut Traders Association of Kenya said the processors were using brokers to buy macadamia at throwaway prices. Macadamia nuts often sell for Sh170. “Farmers should know the ban is an advantage that will give them higher bargaining powers when processors start scrambling for nuts,” Kihara said. The association has previously accused nut processors of compromising policy-makers to ensure the ban stays in place for them to make huge profits.

Source: The Star February 03, 2019 18:33 UTC