Farms around Matabeleland should grow more fruits for selling beyond borders as demand keeps rising. The plant-growing business brings lots of money into Zimbabwe each year through sales abroad. Farmers raise grapes, nuts, blueberries, avocados, and citrus trees across the country. They also plant tomatoes, cabbages, leafy greens, onions, and potatoes for people to eat. Special crops like peas, beans, garlic, and hot peppers go to local markets or other countries.
Business leader Louis Herbst says growing plants matters greatly for farm growth. It helps farmers try different crops instead of just corn or tobacco, making them stronger against weather problems or price changes. The work creates many jobs throughout rural places, earning money from other countries. Fresh produce helps feed everyone with healthy food choices all year long. New farming tools make everything grow better, adding to money growth.
Experts think plant sales could earn $2.4 billion yearly if people invest $800 million into the business. The first three-month report from the Zimbabwe Investment Agency shows that this might create 586650 jobs for workers. With proper support through all steps, from planting to selling, more areas could start growing these valuable crops.
Business leader Louis Herbst says growing plants matters greatly for farm growth. It helps farmers try different crops instead of just corn or tobacco, making them stronger against weather problems or price changes. The work creates many jobs throughout rural places, earning money from other countries. Fresh produce helps feed everyone with healthy food choices all year long. New farming tools make everything grow better, adding to money growth.
Experts think plant sales could earn $2.4 billion yearly if people invest $800 million into the business. The first three-month report from the Zimbabwe Investment Agency shows that this might create 586650 jobs for workers. With proper support through all steps, from planting to selling, more areas could start growing these valuable crops.
