AMIS

A Brief on HVCHP 
Short for High Value Crop & Horticulture Project, the HVCHP is a highly commercialized agriculture initiative funded by the European Union in the tune of 16.6 Million Euros to assist smallholder farmers of Eswatini in producing crops that are in demand from both local and international markets. Housed under ESWADE, this emerging project operates nationwide with a keen focus on creating opportunities for farmers’ produce to access markets.  

The structure 
Standing at a dominating height of 8.54m with a fencing surround of 200 meters and concrete paving of 58 000 square meters, the structure boasts an unequaled presence immediately visible from the Lavumisa border. It has 19 different rooms each serving specific functions towards quality agriculture produce. It also has a generator, 12 air cons and varying electrical equipments that support its continued overall functionality.  
The sate-of-the-art Lavumisa structure     

There’s lots of talk these days about “Corporate Sustainability” and why it’s important for both economy & business. Today’s piece takes a keen look at our responses as ESWADE to issues of climate change, SDG’s and the global economy in light of the upcoming World Wetlands Day on the 2nd of February 2019. Having recently appeared in the UK’s ‘Sustainable Business Magazine’, the organization thrives at maintaining responses that are of both international resonance as well as national relevance.   

The Hon. Minister of Agriculture Jabulani Mabuza graced ESWADE with his presence during an orientation tour of the Organization’s projects. The tour was for the purposes of determining both strengths and challenges faced by the organization in its pursuit of commercializing agriculture. Addressing ESWADE staff from HVCHP; LUSIP; SMLP and Water Management at the LUSIP Main offices; the Minister stressed the value and opportunities that commercializing agriculture brings to both the individual farmer and the economy of the country.