ZimTrade advocates organic produce

ZIMBABWE’S trade agency ZimTrade has  called on fruit farmers to take advantage of the growing market for local organic produce in the European Union. Organic farming excludes conventional methods of fertilizing and weed control. It, however, includes the use of natural fertilizers to feed soil and plants and crop rotation or mulch to control weeds. ZimTrade said in its monthly newsletter that Netherlands has become one of the largest importers of fresh mangoes and other fruits globally and is entirely dependent on imports, as it does not produce these fruits. To read further click http://tinyurl.com/jv5ccbp