Zambia’s ginger and garlic production has seen significant progress, with local supply now meeting national demand for nearly half the year a major shift from previous years when the country heavily relied on imports. In an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), Bernard Sikunyongana, President of the Fruit and Vegetables Association of Zambia, confirmed the expansion of domestic ginger and garlic production. He revealed that the importation window for these commodities has been successfully reduced from nine months to just six months annually. “We are seeing more and more farmers getting involved in ginger farming. Our local...
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