Source: Botswana looks to Zimbabwe for horti goods – Fresh Plaza
Botswana is exploring the possibilities of importing produce from Zimbabwe following bilateral trade agreements between the two countries. A joint venture organic fertilisers manufacturing project between Zimbabwe and Botswana based companies commissioned in Harare this Thursday has created a platform for trade linkages between the two countries.
Botswana Ambassador to Zimbabwe Louis Fisher said the neighbouring country is interested in importing fresh produce from Zimbabwe: “We are exploring all the avenues to ensure that we do not lag behind. however. our motive is linked to the need towards improvising modern techniques and fresh produce imports.”
With Botswana extending the market share of organic fertilisers in Zimbabwe the need for affordable cost structures also becomes important.
Standards Association of Zimbabwe Director General dr Eve Gadzikwa said production of quality certified products will also enable the local fresh produce sector to increase its market share in Botswana and other external markets: “There is a lot that we can learn but I am just confident the fresh produce sector can produce quality goods at competitive rates.”
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