One
of the world’s foremost agricultural businesses, Dupont Pioneer, recently in
Zambia, opened a new warehouse and office facility which will increase maize storage capacity and meet farmers’
demand for both local and export markets to Kenya, Tanzania and other markets
in Africa, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Worede Woldemariam, East and South Central Africa senior business manager of DuPont Pioneer stated, “Zambia could emerge as the breadbasket for southern Africa provided an enabling agricultural environment is fostered.”
“The warehouse will allow DuPont
Pioneer to develop and produce more seed locally as well as enhance the global
competitiveness of the maize industry. Better quality seeds and more advanced
farming practices can improve nutrition, the standard of living, and overall
agricultural productivity,” says Woldemariam.
NaijaAgroNet further learnt that the
country currently has an average maize yield of about 2.4 metric tons per
hectare, which is slightly above the average 2 metric tons per hectare of maize
yields in Africa and 10 tons per hectare in the U.S.
Zambia produces excellent seed quality, and
the new facility will ensure world class quality standards are maintained in
the region. The latest investment is part of ongoing efforts by DuPont Pioneer
to invest in resources and infrastructure in Africa.
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