Session 1 : Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Agro-processing (Potential of horticulture/ agriculture / agro-processing for increased EU investment and trade + challenges)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM · 2 hr. (Africa/Abidjan)
Stewart Room
DAY 1 - 20th May 2025
Information
Session Moderator: Rangu Nyamurundira
- Land policy, tenure, bankability, investment opportunities in agriculture - Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development - Honorable Vangelis Harritatos
- Opportunities in horticulture, challenges – Linda Nielsen, Horticultural Development Council CEO
Panel Discussion
- Opportunities in agro-processing, challenges – Liam Philp, African Preserves CEO
- Testimony by EU company operating in Zimbabwe (including cold chain, border management, FX retention/surrender requirement): Dominikus Collenberg, Organic Africa CEO
- Testimony by local private company operating in the horticulture sector (including logistics, cold chain, border issues) – Karen Jiri, Cicada
- Q&A session
Please note that the Project Pipeline- Horticulture/Agriculture/ Agro-processing will take place right after this Panel from 16.00-17.00 (click here to see on Agenda):
- Key Project Pitches (5 mins each )
- Q&A Session
Speakers
VH
Vangelis Harritatos
Deputy MinisterMinistry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development
Dominikus Collenberg
Chief Executive OfficerOrganic Africa
Karen Jiri
Commercial DirectorCicada
Linda Neilsen
Chief Executive OfficerHorticulture Development Council (HDC)
Liam Philp
Executive DirectorMontgomery Processors

