Zimbabwe blueberry farmers chase booming demand but face funding woes
Zimbabwean farmers aim to capitalize on increasing global demand for blueberries, but self-funded growers like Willard Zireva cite a lack of finance and minimal government support as barriers. Despite being one of the fastest growing blueberry producers globally, with production doubling to 7 000 metric tons last year due to a favourable climate, Zimbabwean farmers are struggling to secure financing for their operations.