Hematon Agro-Services has revealed that contract farming has proven more successful for chili production than for many traditional crops because chili is less prone to side-selling and political price distortions, making it easier for farmers and off-takers to honor supply agreements. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Hematon Agro-Services Director, Henry Malambo said that the contract farming model begins by securing a reliable export market before recruiting and training farmers to produce according to strict quality standards. Malambo added that unlike staple crops such as maize and beans, chili has performed better under contract farming...
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