TOMATO PRODUCTION
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As HMP works towards becoming
more self sufficient, HMP Director Staivous
Mulumba is using his agricultural skills for a
new income generating project for HMP, the
growing of tomatoes.
Overseen by HMP worker Morgan,
the 1st crop has been very successful.
During my recent visit Mike Lampard was able
to see first hand how the project was
being managed. Furrows allow for
irrigation of the crop, and land has
been prepared for the 2nd crop to
be planted.
Tomatoes were chosen as a crop because
they have a quick turn around
time compared to maize and there is
demand in the marketplace. Due to
colder than normal weather this
year many local crops have struggled,
leading to an increased price
per box. The variety planted by
Staivous has stood up well to the
cooler weather, and the price has
risen from 40,000 kwacha (approx
$10) per box to 100,000 ($25).
It is hoped that future crops will
enable HMP to be more self sufficient.
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