Verification of Weighing Scales for Fair Trade in Cashew Nuts, Cotton, and Tobacco

TLDR

• The agency also verifies weighing scales used in trading strategic crops, including cashew nuts, cotton and tobacco, to ensure farmers are paid according to the actual quantity of produce supplied.
• Mr Mwakibinga said the agency was particularly focused on protecting smallholder farmers, who can be vulnerable to unfair trading practices when using inaccurate or unverified weighing equipment.
• We ensure that farmers, especially smallholder farmers, use verified weighing scales,” he said.
• According to him, strengthening measurement standards across the agricultural value chain contributes to increased productivity, fair trade and improved returns for farmers.