A delegation of Zimbabwean commercial farmers and agriculture authorities has hailed the Salima Sugar Company Limited (SSCL) for the quality production of sugar.
The sugarcane farmers made the commendation after visiting Salima Sugar on Tuesday, on a learning visit to share knowledge on sugar production.
Among many other issues, the delegation wanted to appreciate the company’s progress in sugar production as well as development of sugarcane farming among smallholder farmers.
Leader of the Zimbabwean delegation Dr. Tendai Chibarabada emphasize the need for more support towards smallholder sugarcane farmers in the country if the industry is to realize significant gains.
On his part Chief Executive Officer for the Greenbelt Authority Eric Dudley Chidzungu said the visit was very beneficial as it has given the Authority and its subsidiary company more insights on improving productivity in the sector.
“we are currently undertaking reforms that will open more doors for smallholder farmers’ participation in the sugar industry which is deemed lucrative,” he said.