Zimbabwe’s horticulture sector targets US$2 billion growth by 2030

Zimbabwe’s horticulture industry is on the path to recovery and expansion, with government projections placing the sector’s value at US$2 billion by 2030.

According to ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS, this resurgence follows a series of policy reforms and strategic investments under the Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan, launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Zimbabwe now produces sufficient quantities of potatoes to meet national demand.

The Presidential Horticulture Scheme, part of the broader recovery initiative, has empowered over one million households, primarily in rural areas, by providing access to fruit trees, sweet potato seed, and resources for establishing home gardens. The aim is to diversify smallholder farming and increase rural incomes.

As part of its medium-term target, the sector aims to reach US$1.5 billion in value by 2025. However, stakeholders emphasised that achieving this goal will require sustainable financial mechanisms, improved infrastructure, and greater investment in value chain development.

According to the source, ongoing priorities include enhancing export competitiveness, integrating climate-resilient practices, and expanding support for smallholder farmers, all in alignment with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 development agenda.

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