DAR ES SALAAM, July 31 -- THE Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) has stressed the crucial role of its system in enhancing transparency and efficiency to strengthen adherence to established regulations within the crop trade industry.

The COPRA Director General, Ms Irene Mlola, said the COPRA system was specifically developed to facilitate the coordination and monitoring of the trade in cereals and mixed crops.

“Traders must understand that COPRA supports them. This system helps us monitor market trends, identify challenges and develop strategies to improve the agricultural trading environment,” she said.

The system supports key functions such as the issuance of export permits, access to vital market infor...