THE Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has raised alarm over rising production costs, which are pushing some farmers to relocate to neighbouring Zambia, where production is significantly cheaper. This comes amid calls for major policy interventions such as access to affordable inputs and farmer education, which are critical in keeping horticulture viable within the country’s borders.…
Costs push out horticulture farmers
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri