Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga notes that agriculture has become the main economic activity in the province following the closure of mining and manufacturing companies in the 1990s.

Mr. Mushanga says the Province has immense unexploited potential for Agro-Processing and has a comparative advantage in Maize, Soya Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Wheat and Livestock Production.

He says the potential for agriculture production lies in the province’s fertile soils and good climatic conditions.

“Historically, small scale agriculture consisting of crop, livestock and fisheries production have
dominated the agriculture sector. Large scale agriculture dominates in cash crop production,” he said.

He boasts that the province has potential for Manufacturing, Mining, Trading, and Tourism and also to be a hub for development of Air, Rail and Road transport services not only for the country but also for the Southern African region.