Cotton farmers deserve better: Parly

MPs have implored government to pay cotton farmers on time if it is to curb side marketing.

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture chaired by Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena, was in Zvipani, Hurungwe Mashonaland West province where cotton farmers raised concern over late payment of their dues by Cottco.

Wadyajena said farmers ought to be respected and paid early.

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