Some cotton farmers have expressed concern over the late start of the marketing season as Government is yet to announce the producer price for this year.
Edison Kalungwe, a farmer from Zhombe in Gokwe District appealed to Government to "immediately" set the price as this was putting livelihoods of farmers at stake.
Last year, nearly 400 000 cotton farmers were contracted by various companies, including private players.
"Government should understand the desperation of cotton farmers especially in this lockdown period."
"Also, by delaying to buy cotton, the Government is brewing conflict between farmers and contractors.
