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Zimbabwe is now the fifth largest exporter of avocados in Africa. Here is a look at the avocados' journey from the orchard to the packhouse.
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“Unless policy issues are dealt with, Zimbabwe’s blueberry industry will stagnate and miss the opportunity to position itself on the global stage”
Alistair Campbell says the world craves Zim blueberries, but we need positive policy support to take advantage.
#HDCInvestmentForum
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1/2 A trip down to Chegutu to learn about our Hub & Spoke model:
Zimbabwe is working to grow citrus hectarage. How? By including more growers.
Dodhill is a great example. Through Hub & Spoke, estates such as Dodhill are working with local A1 & A2 farmers to increase production
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Did you know: Netherlands exports €65bn of agric produce annually. Yet, the country is smaller than Mash West!
“We achieved this after decades of research, innovation and long term investment in infrastructure”
@NLinZimbabwe
Ambassador
@MVerwijk
says she wants this for Zim
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📍Cicada’s Katiyo Estate, Honde Valley 🇿🇼
Construction of a new packhouse, just in time for the next avocado harvest.
✅ Zimbabwe’s biggest banana producer!
✅ Supporting local farmers through an outgrower scheme
Zim’s huge potential for horticulture growth on show
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#gettoknowhdc
. Introducing Palmlife! Palmlife is a member of the Berry Growers Association. They started production in 2019 with 10 hectares of blueberries. Currently, 30 hectares have been planted and by 2021 this would have increased to 44 hectares.
#ZimAgricRising
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An insight to some of the citrus varieties being being tested in Zimbabwe at Forrester Estate by DuRoi Nursery
#ZimAgricRising
@ClemenGold
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Dodhill Farm is one of the largest lemon export farmers in Zimbabwe. Their varieties include Eureka, Meyers, Mazoe, Rough & Lisbon. They are also the only certified citrus tree supplier in the country.
Source: Dodhill Farm Instagram
#citrus
#citrusproduction
#hdczim
#zimbabwe
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Lessons from Peru:
In 2012, Peru had just 70ha of blueberries. Peru now has 16,000ha, exporting 287,000 tonnes of blueberries worth $1.4bn. How? Through deliberate policy to support farmers. This shows how a positive policy environment can help this industry meet its potential
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“Vakuru vakati chara chimwe hachitswanyi inda…”
That’s what
@UKinZimbabwe
Ambassador
@PeteVowles
just said as he announced the UK’s partnership with
@hdczim
to support our work in growing Zimbabwe’s horticulture to its potential. Tinotenda!
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Green shoots! Zimbabwean horticulture has vast potential to deliver jobs and inclusive economic growth for our country. We’re working with all stakeholders to turn this potential into reality.
🎥
@FmPointman
for
@cgtnafrica
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Zim Avocado exports are well underway, with a target 5000 tonnes export goal in sight. Farmers are encouraged to slow their picking in anticipation of a high supply reaching the EU in the next few weeks.
#zimbabwe
#avocados
#zimfarmers
#agriculture
#export
#horticulture
#hdczim
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Big day today for Zimbabwe’s horticure industry! The HDC Investment Forum brings together growers, investors, financiers and development partners to discuss steps to grow this critical industry.
Our theme: “Opportunities in the field, in policy and all the way to the bank.’’
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As part of our quarterly report, we summarised the key factors contributing to horticulture decline. With increasing input costs and external factors i.e. freight rates, buying power and EU inflation, how viable is it to still produce?
#horticulture
#farmers
#zimbabwe
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Great update from our partners
@NMBBankZim
at
#HDCInvestmentForum
:
NMBZ has US$42.5m worth of lines-of-credit available to farmers.
Even better: US$60m more is in the pipeline, including from Proparco, British International Investment, & Afreximbank.
- Mr Erasmus Bhunu, NMBZ
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Proud to be involved in
@ZFyfcz
blueberry field day yesterday. Guest of honour Stuart Torr, President of the Berry Growers Association addressed youth interested n the sector. hosted by Tyler an inspiration amongst his peers.
@ZimTradeAlerts
@zidainvest
#ZimAgriRising
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In Zimbabwe citrus fruits are commercially grown in Beitbridge, Mazowe Valley, Chegutu and parts of Mash Central.
Globally, the citrus market is worth US$15.1 billion dollars,. With Covid-19 this is a commodity that has grown in demand.
#gettoknowHDC
#ZimAgriRising
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A glimpse at Dodhil Citrus orchard in Chegutu. They are championing the inclusion of smallholder farmers in fruit production and the importance of healthy plant material. Zimbabwe exports citrus worldwide with an emphasis on Canada, FU. UK & the Middle East.
#hdczim
#agriculture
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HDC CEO Linda Nielsen on Team Zimbabwe: Growing the horticulture industry needs teamwork. Each player - from govt agencies, financiers, investors to the farmers - have a role to play to make sure that Zim hits the target of creating a US$1bn horticulture industry by 2030
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Great news for Zim farmers:
In Africa, over 30% of produce is lost after harvest due to lack of cooling facilities.
@InfracoAfrica
has announced a new investment to expand
@InspiraFarms
cooling infrastructure in Africa, including in Zimbabwe
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Nick Shaxson, Managing Director of Makandi Estates, presenting to World Avocado Organisation at
@Fruit_Logistica
, Berlin.
Putting Zimbabwean avocados on the map 🥑 🥑
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The future lies with the youth with
@ZimTradeAlerts
@ZFyfcz
@POSBZimbabwe
@cropserve
@driptechzw
#zimAgriRising
#youthinagriculture
#collaborations4growth
#knowledgetransfer
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Three large citrus growers in Beitbridge, one in Mazowe and one in Chegutu have registered for export to China this season. To be planted this spring & summer are 160 ha's and an order for a further 220 ha’s.
#hdczim
#citrus
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
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2/2 Dodhill has a well laid out investment plan: increased planting, a juicing plant, and a packhouse. These would form a hub that supports more farmers.
This shows how the cooperation of key stakeholders can help Zimbabwean citrus achieve inclusive growth.
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
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The Citrus Growers Association of Zimbabwe, is excited to partner with the Citrus Academy to offer training and courses in Zimbabwe. Join us Friday morning to see what the Citrus Academy have to offer.
#ZimAgrirising
#capacitybuilding
#opportunities4youth
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Money DOES grow on trees, but we need supportive policy.
Our CEO Linda Nielsen contributes at a post-budget seminar. This season, there was a drop in hectarage. Policies that ease the tax burden on growers will encourage more investment and growth
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Are you interested in learning about horticulture export opportunities? Then join the discussion on Friday on
@BancabcZW
's Facebook live.
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Aaaaand it’s a wrap at this year’s edition of the
#HDCInvestmentForum
from Team
@hdczim
!
Great discussions, solid policy proposals, and exciting opportunities to drive Zimbabwean horticulture into the future!
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There are plans to introduce an out-grower scheme and this growers association currently offers assistance to schools through initiatives such as the Albert Heijn Foundation, which invests in community projects in the field of housing, education, health and personal development.
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The Vumba Coffee Cooperative has a concept that hopes to raise funds for:
- Establishment and management of 1.000 ha of coffee in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe (Manicaland)
-Production and management support for small and medium-scale coffee producers
#hdczim
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Here are some of the policy steps Zimbabwe’s blueberry producers are proposing to grow the industry:
✅ Blueberry Special Economic Zones with investor-friendly tax incentives
✅ Speed up border systems to protect fresh produce
✅ Land tenure security
✅ 100% forex retention
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Tea production in Zimbabwe started in 1924, when Florence Phillips brought a box of seed from Assam, India.
Yes, this was cutting edge tech back then: a retro tea processor at Tanganda’s Ratelshoek Estate.
Today, the estate has several factory lines and exports tea to the world
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#happeningnow
Liam Philp, HDC Vice Chairman presenting to Parliament of Zimbabwe Stakeholder consultation on Impact of Land Tenure Systems and Tenancy on Investments in Horticulture in Zimbabwe.
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“We made the decision that Zimbabwe is home…”
Blueberry farmer Stuart Torr speaks with
@bbcworldservice
on the growth of the industry. With more positive policy support, our farmers can do even more for the country.
Listen here 🔈
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An eventful Zimbabwe-Dubai Business forum coordinated by
@ZimTradeAlerts
with
@MoLAFWRR_Zim
@ZimEmbassyUAE
@LindaDNielsen
#ZimAgrirising
#colloborations4growth
#DubaiExpo
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How our 🇿🇼 horticulture farmers are growing sustainably:
Welcome to Makandi Estates, growing bananas, avocados and macadamia in Rusitu. Here, areas of natural habitat are preserved across the estates. Dedicated teams focus on rewilding & removing invasive species. Green growth!
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We are
@MacfrutFiera
with
@ZimTradeAlerts
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
represented by
@VPHaritatos
and
#ZimAgriRising
#TeamZim
#collaboration
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With the correct management and support a potential USD $7000-$8000 can be made by a Protea grower in a year! How can we get more Zimbabweans on board?
#hdczim
#proteas
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
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Happening now, with Mr Omar Khan from
@dubaichamber
sharing Dubai’s strategies to embrace the future. Dubai is always looking forward…
@ZimTradeAlerts
#ZimAgriRising
#trade
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Great news for exporters DPWorld working on direct rail link between Harare to Maputo which will take 3 days, then a further 12 days to Dubai.
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Agriculture is central to meeting the goals of inclusive growth.
Ines Bastos from our partners
@colead_link
speaks on support for horticulture
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Last week we mentioned that Zimbabwe was the fifth largest avocado exporter in Africa. Here are the current top avocado exporters in Africa. Where do you think Zimbabwe could be on the list in the next few years?
#hdczim
#horticulture
#avocadoexports
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Here we have a basil crop used to increase the local bee population and promote higher fruit tree yields. The basil is cut once the fruit trees next to it bloom. This is done to redirect the bee's attention to pollinating the trees instead.
#hdczim
#pollination
#bees
#basil
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In the citrus industry or looking to break into the citrus industry contact us to find out more about the upcoming citrus courses. Contact us for more details.
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Excited by our MOU with Zimtrade to make us more efficient and avoid duplication of effort
#ZimagriRising
Horticulture is nicknamed the “low hanging fruit” of 🇿🇼 exports due to its export potential and demand. We signed an MOU with
@hdczim
yesterday, that will see the 2 orgs working together to develop the country’s horticulture sector aiming to increase its export contribution.
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Great work by
@ChinhoyiCUT
and our partners
@ZimTradeAlerts
👏🏼
Exciting news!
Happy to see the first export of rock melon to Dubai by
@ChinhoyiCUT
, one of the beneficiaries under ZimTrade cluster programme.
This supports export diversification & education 5.0
If in Dubai, look out for the top-quality & tasty rock melon from
#Chinhoyi
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We had Pete Breitenstein a farmer from Dodhill Farm talking on the citrus industry. They have an internationally certified nursery (4 star) and pack house and over 37 years in the citrus industry!
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Don't miss our next Hortiforum on Tuesday 22 June at 3pm where you will get to experience a virtual tour of Zimbabwe Horticulture.
To join, click the link below
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The global citrus export market increased by 14.1% and with the trade protocol with China in place for 2023, a Zimbabwe Special Brand is possible, with the collapse of the Florida citrus industry there is added increased opportunity in the juice market.
#themissingmiddle
#hdczim
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The US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund is a welcome, positive development and another strong indicator of the Government’s commitment to the success of the Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan
#hdczim
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
#agriculture
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The rapid implementation of new regulations for cold treatment for False Coddling Moth by the EU is having a serious effect on our ability to access the EU market. This will see a 43% reduction in citrus into this market.
#citrus
#zimfarmers
#exports
#farming
#hdczim
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Did you know that a single ha of berries can employ up to 25 people during peak season? People nowadays are big on eating healthy and that is what makes berries particularly of high value for export.
#hdczim
#horticulture
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Tune in to
@ZiFMStereo
tonight between 1930 - 2000hrs to hear our CEO
@LindaDNielsen
and
@ZimTradeAlerts
talk about trade opportunities for Zimbabwean Horticultural exporters with
@Mona_LisaDube
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Wrapping up an engaging session at the Dubai Inward Seller Mission. A great turnout from private sector, public sector. A continuation of the ongoing dialogue with Dubai to increase trade and partnership.
@ZimTradeAlerts
@ZimEmbassyUAE
@DubaiChamber
#ZimAgriRising
#TeamZimbabwe
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Join us to learn more about HDC, Horticulture and opportunities within the sector. This event will be live streamed on both days.
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With greater partnership between all stakeholders to build a sustainable environment for growers, Zimbabwean horticulture can grow even further and meet its huge potential.
Thank you Hon.
@VPHaritatos
and your team at
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
for your support, as ever!
Our Rural Development 8.0 will ensure that this all comes together. With the help of the HDC, Partners, the Govt of Zim & guaranteed offtakers, nothing will stand in front of us as we steam ahead to Zim once again becoming one of the major exporters of horticulture in the world.
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A weekend of knowledge exchange within the sector looking at packhouse layout with
@nottinghamestate
@mazoeestate
@topfruitinvestment
@justchad_cga
@citrusresearch
@CitrusAcademy1
#ZimAgriRising
#TeamZim
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Save the date the next Hortiforum is Wednesday 23 February with
@Haygrove
@TwineandCordage
focusing on
#sustainability
#netzero
#futureoffood
RSPV chiyedza
@hdczim
.com
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We are
@Fruit_Logistica
listening to the experts to find our way out of the perfect storm.
@ZimTradeAlerts
#teamzimbabwe
in Berlin
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So excited to share our high quality produce… thank you to all the farmers that suppled produce,
@coolsure
for assisting with getting our samples to
@Fruit_Logistica
with
@ZimTradeAlerts
#ZimAgriRising
#collaboration
#TeamZimbabwe
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Happening now Deputy Ambassador Dr Musabaya highlighting the bi-lateral investment agreements as well as current trade between Zimbabwe and Dubai…
#ZimAgriRising
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At The Japanese Ambassadors Residence for the Zimtrade Osaka Expo 2025 Stakeholder Engagement Seminar. Honourable Dr Sekai Nzenza Minister of Industry and Commerce giving encouragement to
#brandZimbabwe
🇿🇼 🇯🇵
@Min_of_IC
@ZimTradeAlerts
@czionline
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Our CEO and our friends
@ZimTradeAlerts
are in Italy showing off brand Zimbabwe
#ZimAgriRising
We are in Rimini, Italy, showcasing some of the best Zimbabwe's 🇿🇼 fresh vegetables & fruits 🍍🫐🥑🍋🍊 🍠🍌 at
@MacfrutFiera
.
We have met buyers who are already buying from Zim farmers & they are excited about the quality of local produce. Huge export potential for Zim 🇿🇼
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In case you missed it, what does the 100% retention on incremental growth mean for the horticulture sector.
@MoLAFWRR_Zim
@ReserveBankZIM
@ZimTradeAlerts
@AMAofficial_zim
@ZimTreasury
@Min_of_IC
@zidainvest
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We joined EU Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann on a visit to Komani Estates (Selby Enterprises), one of Zimbabwe's largest wholesalers and exporters of fruit and vegetables by air and road.
#hdczim
#zimbabwe
#horticulture
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"The lower your losses the more produce you have to sell" learning about the
@InspiraFarms
Formula and reducing post harvest loss.
#sustainability
#notofoodwaste
#coldchainsolution
#smartfarming
#efficiency
#coldchaininafrica
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Download our latest report on our website
@ZimTradeAlerts
@Zida
#ZimAgricRising
#logistics
#SupplyChain
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In case you missed it, take a look at avocado production at Makandi Estate, in Vumba.
Zimbabwe is now the fifth largest exporter of avocados in Africa. Here is a look at the avocados' journey from the orchard to the packhouse.
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We know farmers are super busy, missed today's Hortiforum discussing sustainability in Hort no worries catch up at your own time with this recording:
Highlight was HortiPlanet a tool optimized for the sector
#sustainability
#HortiPlanet
#ZimAgriRising
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We'll be present tag a friend interested in the future of farming in Zimbabwe
#ZimAgriRising
#SaveTheDate
4 August's
#MLA_Forum
when we discover how government is supporting private sector participation in agricultural transformation through the Department of Business Development
@MoLAFWRR_Zim
& the recently rebranded Agricultural Marketing Authority
@AMAofficial_zim
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The absolute burning issue for the Horticulture industry is ZESA load shedding and faults. For an industry heavily reliant on maintaining cold chain the effect has seen producers and exporters running generators for up to 18 hours daily. This has a crippling effect on viability.
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We had Michael Jenrich from Zimbabwe Coffee Growers Association discussing the following plans.
- Plans to establish 1000 ha of coffee in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe (Manicaland)
#hdczim
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
#coffee
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Exciting visit from Berries SA as they connect with Zim berry growers hosted by HDC/Berry Growers Association. Valuable insights and potential synergies were discussed.
#berryindustry
#internationalconnections
#zimbabwe
#horticulture
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Vumba to the world: At the
#HDCInvestmentForum
, meet coffee exporter Leopard Forest. With more positive policy support, Zimbabwean growers can reach more niche markets around the world, where our uniquely flavoured coffee is in demand
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"Trade Success" is a series of stories about entrepreneurs who benefit from the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and signatory countries of the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region.
Read More-
#ZimAgriRising
#ESA5
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With Pete Breitenstein from the Citrus Growers Association of Zimbabwe taking NGOs around a commercial packshed.
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In order to protect the citrus industry, it is important to be aware of biosecurity threats. The biggest biosecurity threat facing the citrus industry is HLB
#Gettoknowhdc
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Join this Zoom webinar and learn about the Master’s Degree organised by the FAO e-learning Academy, SHAFFE, Complutense University of Madrid and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce!
To find out more and register go to .
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On the banks of the Limpopo River close to Beitbridge you will find Nottingham Estate Orange orchards. They produce quality fruit for export, local consumption & juicing purposes.
#zimbabwe
#oranges
#hotriculture
#hdczim
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Three containers of lemons have crossed into Jabel Ali! The ability to supply the Chinese market through the Beira corridor will be a game changer for our industry. This however requires efficient cold storage facilities for sterilisation and controlled atmosphere refrigeration.
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A few weeks ago HDC travelled to the DripTech Field Day at Ivanhoe farm in Goromonzi. Here is a peak inside their blueberry pack shed as the berries go through grading and storage.
#blueberries
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
#hdczim
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Unpacking the requirements for export
#teamZimbabwe
🇿🇼
@MwaleClarence
#BounceBackBetter
#NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo
#HorticultureRecoveryandGrowthPlan
Government injects USD $30 million to ameliorate challenges in the Horticulture sector.
@basera_john
@VPHaritatos
@InfoMinZW
@StarfmZimbabwe
@HeraldZimbabwe
@ZBCNewsonline
@HMetro_
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Field Day alert! Join the
@Green_Impact_C
tomorrow for an overview of irrigation, fertigation, seed varieties, post harvest management. Can't drive out no problem, this field day will be livestreamed.
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We are back,
@LiamZimBornfree
Vice-Chairman highlighting our biggest strength, unity, focus and purpose the working together of
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
@AMAofficial_zim
@MoFA_ZW
@ZimTradeAlerts
#TeamZimbabwe
#ZimAgriRising
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A short overview of day 2 of our investment forum great discussions with
@zidainvest
@ZimTradeAlerts
@CBZHoldings
#ZimAgriRising
#partnerships4growth
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Plans for production and management support for small & medium coffee producers:
-1300 small scale farmers 0.5 ha/farmer
-10 medium scale farmers 5-20 ha
-1200 jobs will be created (large indirect and down- & up stream employment)
-Gross value of over 11mill USD annually
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In a bid to encourage the growth of the Horticulture sector, RBZ has announced a further increase in retention thresholds for foreign currency earnings to 75%!
#horticulture
#zimbabwe
#economicgrowth
#hdczim
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Exchanging notes, scouting is an important part of pest management. Our farmers looking out for FCM (false coddling moth)
#ZimAgriRising
#IPM
#collaboration
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Did you know pea planting was down by 25% this year? This has brought positives for growers who now have more flexibility on what they pack!
#hdczim
#peas
#zimagriculture
#Horticulture
#exports
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Horticulture is a volumes game, aggregation between our two countries will be key in reducing the costs of getting the product to market!
#trade
#horticulture
#hdczim
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With the world taking a more serious look at the effects of climate change we hope to see Zimbabwe taking steps towards climate-smart agriculture in the near future with the help of
@euinzim
.
#funding
#climatechange
#hdczim
#smartfarming
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Happening now, Omar Khan highlighting the opportunity within Zimbabwe, low population, massive resources and five borders…
@ZimTradeAlerts
#ZimAgriRising
#TeamZimbabwe
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Rangu Nyamurundira from Sable discussing their partnership with Dodhill Nursery to develop citrus production. Highlighting the funding requirements to implement a hub and spoke model.
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#HappeningNow
signing of MOU between
@ZimTradeAlerts
and the Fresh Produce Exporters Assocition of Kenya... energising exports to this key regional market 🇿🇼🇰🇪
@AMAofficial_zim
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
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Mozambique and Zimbabwe can collaborate in the production of high-value crops that have a high demand in international markets and can generate significant revenue for both countries.
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