Apples and Peach commercial production has mostly been thought of as not suitable for Zambian soils or geographical location. A notion had been created which has hindered most emerging farmers from engaging in growing these ‘exotic’ fruits for fear of losing their capital. But the Zambian Business Times – ZBT can disclose that Zambia currently has a locally based and thriving Apple and Peach Farmer. Lionel Martin is one of the successful farmer in apple and peaches production. Martin started apple and peach farming in 2014, which at the time was just a trial, looking at the historical and climatic...
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