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Millers reject claims of sidelining local wheat farmers

Cereal Millers Association CEO Paloma Fernandes during a past press conference. [File, Standard]

The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has refuted claims that millers are prioritising wheat imports over locally produced wheat, saying the accusations are misleading and unfounded.

In a statement, CMA Chief Executive Officer Paloma Fernandes said millers have consistently purchased nearly all available local wheat at premium prices to support farmers.

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