Struggling farmers find solace in Sesame production

PHILLIP Mapfumo and his wife Kestina Sibanda, from Mwenezi’s ward 7, are forever grateful for coming across information that led them to venture into Sesame farming after a bumper harvest on their first trial.

Sesame is a highly sought-after crop, particularly in the Asian markets.

For the couple, the task of growing it is quite easy and cheap but with lucrative returns.

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