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EXPORT OF MALTA SPRING CROP POTATOES IN 2002 AND 2003
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05/09/2001
05/09/2001
| The contract signed on the 5th May 1998 between the Director | of Agriculture and Messrs. Daalimpex B.V./Messrs Hagé International B.V. of Holland for the Export of Malta potatoes in 1999, 2000 and 2001 has been extended for a further two years to cover the export of Malta potatoes in 2002 and 2003. This agreement for the extension of the contract was reached a few days ago following protracted negotiations between officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Mr Peter Blankendaal, representing the Dutch importers, Messrs. Daalimpex B.V. and Messrs Hagé International B.V. of Holland. |
| The extension covers the export of up to 6000 MT of | Alpha/Santé/other varieties of potatoes at the same minimum guaranteed prices that were applicable for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001. In addition to the minimum guaranteed prices, the Dutch contractors have undertaken to pay a maximum guaranteed over-price of 150,000 Dutch Guilders for the total exportable quantity of 6000 MT and a further maximum 50,000 Dutch Guilders for potatoes graded 40-70 mm. |
| In view of Government’s intention to liberalize the | potato export market after the year 2003, and in order to give potential future exporters the opportunity to carry out trial export orders, the Dutch contractors have accepted to allow the export, (excluding Holland), of up to a maximum quantity of Alpha/Santé/other varieties of potatoes by individual exporters. |
| The agreement was signed at the Ministry of | Agriculture and Fisheries in Valletta by Mr Franco Serracino Inglott, Director General (Agriculture), and Mr Peter Blankendaal, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Ninu Zammit and other Ministry officials. Also present were the Chairman and Secretary of the Agricultural Export Marketing Board. |
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