‘Zim’s agric sector to reach US$13,75bn by year-end’

ZIMBABWE’S agricultural sector is gaining renewed momentum as the government outlines strategic initiatives to address key challenges and unlock the country’s full agricultural and industrial potential.

Speaking at the ongoing high level meeting during the 8th Sadc Industrialisation Week in Madagascar yesterday, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka outlined a strategic vision to transform the country’s agricultural sector to a key driver of economic growth.

Addressing structural challenges such as climate change, low productivity, limited access to finance, and perceptions of agriculture as a subsistence activity will transform sector, Masuka said, emphasising government’s commitment to repositioning agriculture as a business.

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