BMC raises prices to boost throughput

Friday, June 26, 2015

Hopeful: BMC's new prices are expected to improve throughout

The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has decided to adjust purchase prices of higher grade beef in a bid to increase sales for the lucrative EU market.

On Monday, the abattoir issued an announcement stating that the incentive will bring more compliant cattle supply to the Lobatse plant.

In an interview with BusinessWeek, public relations and communications manager, Brian Dioka said BMC currently provides its abattoir needs with 70 percent of cattle bought through its field-buying, also known as Direct Cattle Purchase (DCP) programme, whereas privately owned feedlots only supply 30 percent.

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BMC raises prices to boost throughput

The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has decided to adjust purchase prices of higher grade beef in a bid to increase sales for the lucrative EU market.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

BPF should get house in order