According to AFA, harvesting and sale of macadamia has been suspended until February 20 to avert export of poor quality nuts. He said Kitheo area, where the Chinese buyers were arrested, produces some of the most crunchy nuts in Africa. We will not allow traders to take advantage of farmers by determining the price of macadamia. LIBERAL MARKETMr Stephen Kanyithia, a farmer, called on the government to address unfair competition among macadamia buyers. “Government agencies responsible for macadamia should ensure farmers do not suffer as traders compete for the produce.

Source: Daily Nation January 31, 2018 15:33 UTC