Let’s integrate macadamia farmers in Zimbabwe into the export value chain

Published 2021년 3월 1일

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The article highlights the growth and potential of Zimbabwe's macadamia sub-sector to become a significant foreign currency earner by 2032, providing an alternative to tobacco, which is under global demand threats. Since the first exports in 2013, the value and quantity of macadamia nuts have seen substantial growth, with the top importers being Mozambique, South Africa, and China. The article emphasizes the importance of smallholder farmers' integration into the export value chain, as seen in Kenya's success. It suggests Zimbabwe could reach its production targets by implementing a 'Ten Tree' program, where smallholder and communal farmers grow at least 10 macadamia plants, and by strengthening research, development, marketing, and downstream connectivity.

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Source: Let’s integrate macadamia farmers in export value chain | Sunday Mail (Opinion) Trade Focus Allan Majuru THE macadamia sub-sector has been growing exponentially over the past few years, with indications that it will become a significant foreign currency earner from the agricultural sector. The development of the sector is now important as macadamia presents a lucrative alternative to tobacco; whose global demand is under threat from lobbyists seeking to ban smoking. Should farmers adopt the crop, backed by research and Government support, macadamia can complement the golden leaf’s foreign currency earnings significantly by 2032. Already, Zimbabwe is targeting to transform the agriculture sector into a multi-billion-dollar sector through the Agricultural Recovery Plan, and the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy launched by His Excellency, President Mnangagwa. The macadamia sub-sector has potential to contribute significantly towards realisation of the ...

Source: Zimbabwesituation