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Rubber exporter to gain
three per cent tax waiver
Agona-Nkwanta (W/R), July 21, Ghanadot/GNA- The National
Executive Council (NEC) of the Rubber Out-growers and Agents
Association (ROAA) has reached an agreement to waive three
per cent African discount imposed on rubber exports.
The waive, which implies an additional income to farmers in
the sector, took effect from the beginning of July this
year.
Consequently, producers would gain additional 0.868 Ghana
cedis on each kilogram of cup of lumps.
Mr. Paul Lawrence Appiah, General Secretary announced the
waiver at an extraordinary general meeting of the
association at Agona-Nkwanta, in the Western Region.
He said waive was achieved through intensive lobbying
through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Apex Farmers
Organisation of Ghana, Agense Francaise Development and
other stakeholders.
Members in a resolution agreed to increase their dues from
0.6 per cent to 1.5 per cent to finance a proposed nursery
and other development projects to further enhance the well
being of members.
The Association with support from the Ghana Rubber Estates
Limited acquired a 16-hectre land for a nursery at nearby
Nsuaem at the cost of 100,000 Euros.
Mr Appiah urged the farmers to strictly observe approved
methods of harvesting of cup lumps, and also use approved
materials to ensure the supply of high quality cup lumps to
the processing factory at Agona-Nkwanta.
Mr. Appiah announced negotiations for a proposed investment
club for the Association had been completed.
He noted with concern that stealing of cup lumps was on the
increase, and appealed to members to help check practice.
Mr. Appiah also appealed to members of the association to
help stamp out child labour by respecting the provisions
under the Child Labour Code.
Nana Asaa Kofi, National
Chairman of the Association urged members to continue to
work hard to meet targets and also earn enough income to
enhance their living standards.
GNA
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