Zimbabwe’s tea sector has growth potential

The country’s tea sector has potential to grow by 66 percent from the current production of 15 000 tonnes to 25 000 tonnes, a govt document has revealed. Tea production is dominated by three manufacturers, namely Tanganda Tea Company, Eastern Highlands Plantattion and Arda Katiyo Tea. About 12 000 tonnes of locally produced tea is exported to various foreign markets. A Manicaland Investment Profile prepared by government with the assistance of the business community indicated that there are vast tracts of underutilised land that can boost production to 25 000 tonnes. Tea plantations are situated in Nyanga, Chipinge and Mutasa. To read further click http://bit.ly/2azwT3w