THE horticulture sector has demonstrated resilience, recording an increase in the total area planted despite unfavourable weather.
This growth has been largely driven by the inclusion of smallholder farmers in both local and international fresh produce markets.
The Minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, reported to the cabinet that the total area planted under horticulture had increased to 11 957 hectares in the 2024/25 season from 11 952 hectares in 2023-24.