About Us
Representing the interest of horticultural growers
What We Offer
The HDC offers its members a number of services that most individual farm businesses would not be able to do themselves.
Membership
Membership of the council is open to all companies, syndicates, firms, Specialist Associations and individuals who are actively involved in the horticultural export industry of Zimbabwe.
With active member participation and effective engagement with policy makers and stakeholders we will achieve substantial increase in Zimbabwean Horticultural Exports.
Our services are: ​
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Representing farmers for ease of doing business ​
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Lobbying government for farmer/exporter friendly policies
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Lobbying for appropriate finance
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Seeking investment opportunities in the horticultural sector
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Representing industry in wage negotiations
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Commission research activities in the sector
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Coordinating development of the horticultural industry
The HDC mandate is derived from:
​The collective interests of our members who are growers and exporters of horticulture produce to deliver growth and transformation through the sector's aspirations in:
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Development of small holder and ou-grower schemes
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Strengthening the horticulture production base
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Develop infrastructure and logistics
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Improved export access
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Improved financing and investment
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Sustainability