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Zimbabwe's blueberry exports have seen a significant growth, reaching 5.5 thousand tons in just 7 years, making it the fastest growing blueberry industry in the world. However, the country is struggling to achieve its target of 30 thousand tons by 2030 due to insufficient investment, unfavorable currency policies, and high borrowing costs. Despite these challenges, the country's geographical location allows for reliable exporting to the EU and the UK. The success of Zimbabwe's horticultural plans also relies heavily on the availability of water, and the country is combating climate change by improving water management and storage.
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Zimbabwe’s blueberry exports have grown from zero to 5.5 thousand tons in 7 years, making their blueberry growing industry the fastest growing in the world. This is reported in the material of FreshPlasza. Linda Nielsen, CEO of the Zimbabwe Horticulture Development Board, notes that insufficient investment is preventing Zimbabwe from achieving the target of growing 30 thousand tons of blueberries by 2030. She mentions problems such as unfavorable currency policies and high borrowing costs that are holding back the full potential of the sector. Among the advantages of her country, Ms. Nielsen names the geographical location, which allows exporting fruits and berries to the EU and the UK more reliably, amid disruptions in shipping in the Red Sea. ...
Source: Agrotimes
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