Zimbabwe’s horticulture production soars

ZIMBABWE saw an overall growth in the production of horticulture crops in the 2021/2022 season, the Agricultural Survey Report has revealed.
The country is currently targeting an increase in high-value products for export markets for continued diversification of the agricultural production base and increased production for local markets to give consumers a wider range of produce.

Horticulture crops have over the years witnessed a growing appetite in the export market, hence the thrust to grow the sector.
According to the Africa Economic Development Strategies 2022 Agricultural Survey report, a brainchild of The Financial Gazette, Zimbabwe Agricultural Society and CBZ Holdings, blueberry production increased by 73 percent in the 2021-2022 season to 1 968 metric tonnes (mt) from
1 140 mt in the 2020-2021