Wild fruits boost Mbare market sales

Mbare Agriculture Market recorded a 14% growth in generated estimated revenue to $1,8 million during the month of April 2015 driven by vegetable sales from the March statistics, latest data has shown.  

According to statistics from agricultural research group, eMKambo, each farmer made an average of $417,20 during the period.

Vegetables contributed 55% ($985 070) of the estimated revenue, fruits ($319 571), field crops ($194 442), gourds ($136 563), tubers ($96 225) and $58 740 came from the sale of wild fruits.

MKambo said wild fruits come from rural districts like Buhera, Muzarabani and Gokwe, among others.