Fatshimétrie, September 4, 2024 – At the recent Economic Forum held in Beijing, a provincial deputy made an interesting recommendation regarding the export of Congolese agricultural products to China. Zacharie Bababaswa, elected representative of Kasaï Central, advocated for the cultivation of chili pepper, cassava and sweet potato leaves, as well as amaranths, highlighting their popularity and growing demand on the Chinese market.
In a context where the Democratic Republic of Congo has vast expanses of fertile land, the incentive to turn to these crops seems judicious. Indeed, Bababaswa emphasizes that the country has the potential to produce these vegetables in industrial quantities, which could open up new economic opportunities for Congolese farmers.
The provincial deputy’s call for the attention of the national executive to provide the technical and scientific means necessary for the long-term conservation of products is also crucial. Good supply chain management and conservation are essential to ensure the quality of products destined for export.
Furthermore, Bababaswa encourages local investments in the cultivation of amaranth and chili, highlighting the high demand for these products in China. He invites Kinshasa residents to consider partnerships to exploit the lands of the Bateke plateau, thus offering the possibility of producing in quantity a variety of vegetables highly sought after on the international market.
By highlighting the imbalance between production and consumption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bababaswa underlines the need to correct this situation and promote a more export-oriented approach. By encouraging a culture oriented towards the needs and demands of the global market, he lays the foundations for a more prosperous and competitive agricultural economy for the country.
In conclusion, Zacharie Bababaswa’s recommendation in favor of the cultivation of chili for export to China opens up promising prospects for the Congolese agricultural sector. By fully exploiting the potential of the country’s land and meeting the growing demand for quality agricultural products on the international market, the DRC could strengthen its position as a major player in global agricultural trade.