We are still pursuing the removal of the potato export tariff
The representative of Hamedan People’s Agricultural Development Organization continued to pursue the demands of the agricultural sector and said: We are still pursuing the elimination of the potato export tariff, because with the elimination of the export tariff, potato farmers will have more competitors for export.
Behzad Babaei stated that these demands take time and are a very difficult process, and added: In line with the actions taken, the signatures of 25 members of parliament were collected, which allowed the export of 15,000 tons to Ardabil, 20,000 tons to Hamadan, and 5,000 tons to Kurdistan. By reducing the export tariff from 90% to 12%, the basic export value of potatoes was given in the amount of 40,000 tons. This license was in line with market regulation. According to expert opinion, 30% of the consumer’s cost is the farmer’s share, 40% of the consumer’s cost is the fees of necessary intermediaries such as transportation costs. Maidanbar’s royalty is the shopkeeper’s profit from sales, taxes, shop rent, and 30% is the share of unnecessary middlemen, i.e. brokers, who increase the price from production to consumption. The work goes to the cold store and warehouse, 7 thousand tomans are added to the necessary intermediaries to reach the final consumer, and 5 thousand tomans are also added by brokers who increase the price of the product, which requires monitoring to eliminate unnecessary intermediaries (brokers) by creating direct product supply locations. Agriculture and Penalty Supervision, the Ministry of Agriculture puts pressure on farmers by increasing the export tariff of agricultural products, they should solve the problem and not remove the problem, which we hope to see the removal of the potato export tariff soon.
Addressing the farmers to become members of the National Association of Potato Growers, he said: If potato growers become members of the National Association, we will join hands and we can work in various areas such as cultivation, production, market regulation and export. Be effective and support producers and consumers.
In the end, while appreciating those who take steps to promote and improve the agricultural situation of the province, Babaei reminded: Currently, some responsibilities have been entrusted by the ministry to the private sector and associations and organizations, which should be achieved with unity and proper management. Let’s achieve greatness and establish a better identity and position for ourselves.
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