Horticulture is a potential cash-cow for local farmers as
well as a low hanging fruit in terms of foreign currency
generation if done thoroughly.
Of key importance in cotton production is the ability to
convert available resources (which are limited in most
cases) into a high yielding and good quality product. Yield
itself is determined by two distinct aspects...
Zimbabwe macadamia nuts production started around
2000 in the eastern border highlands. Currently, Chipinge is
the country's largest producer of nuts owing to its perfect
climatic conditions and soils.
Livestock production contributes about 25 per cent of value
of agricultural output in all farming sectors. The main
livestock species are cattle, goats, sheep...
We work with several stakeholders, and these include
producers and buyers of agricultural products, processors,
the government, state enterprises and financial institutions.
Zimbabwe has a well-established history of potato production. Apart from giving high returns per invested dollar to the farmer, the crop contributes significantly to the nation’s food security. As such, the government declared potato as one of the strategic crops to enhance food security at household and national levels. https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/why-potato-crop-is-of-commercial-importance
The Agricultural Marketing Authority says it is set to establish aggregation centres across the country that will boost horticultural activities in line with the National Horticultural Recovery and Growth Planhttps://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-ama-in-horticulture-improvement-drive
AMA is mandated with the overall regulation of the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products in Zimbabwe. The overall functions of the authority stipulated in the Act are:
| COMMODITY | Mutare(06/09/2021) | Harare(06/09/2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes (large) (ZWL$/kg) | 70 | 65 |
| Tomatoes (ZWL$/kg) | 45 | 55 |
| Watermelon (singles) (ZWL$/kg) | 130 | 120 |
| Okra (ZWL$/5L tin) | 325 | 360 |
| Cabbages (white) ZWL$/head | 80 | 70 |
| Broccoli (ZWL$/head) | 70 | 90 |
| Fresh onions (ZWL$/ bunch) | 130 | 120 |
| Onions(dried)ZWL$/kg | 105 | 72 |
| Covo (ZWL$/Large Bundle) | 260 | 180 |
| Butternut (ZWL$/kg) | 70 | 75 |
| Sweet Potatoes (ZWL$/kg) | 20 | 20 |
| lettuce | 60 | 70 |
| Carrots (ZWL$/Bunch) | 100 | 120 |
| Ginger (ZWL$/kg) | 260 | 240 |
| Garlic (ZWL$/kg) | 520 | 480 |
| Mopani worm (ZWL$/20 l bucket) | 3900 | 4200 |
