Our Beginning
Chia is our arrowhead solution towards the crop enterprise diversification issue for Zimbabwean farmers, especially those dependent on tobacco production. Mitigation of deforestation inspired this journey to encourage alternative crops with greater financial benefits for growers positioning them to serve the global community that love sustainably produced crops.
Its Super!
A whole grain super food with various nutritional properties like high omega -3 content, high fiber content, rich in proteins, gluten free and rich in minerals, Chia seeds are believed to aid in various health management scenarios. The oil and bi-products are sought to contribute to the nutraceutical, cosmetic and animal feed sectors. Packed with micronutrients, Chia seeds are gluten free, rich in Omega-3 oils, fibre, proteins and are a good source of minerals like iron and magnesium.
Chief Operating Officer Kudzai Makaza, is an entrepreneur and passionate Food Scientist at Chia Growers Zimbabwe. She says , " It is our vision to create and support fair, diverse and equitable business opportunities for our partners. Whilst partnering with producers of high quality crops that improve the health and livelihoods of our clients, we also offer Seed Cleaning and Processing services for all oil seeds and small grains accordingly. We follow responsible supply chain practices with all the partners in our value chain from the farmers we grow Chia with right through to our trading partners."
Our Core
Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. The Aztecs boast the first record of Chia as early as 3500B.C. It was, in fact, one of the main foods in the Aztec diet. Ancient Aztec warriors attributed their stamina to this tiny seed. After eating or drinking small quantities of chia seeds, they were said to run hundreds of miles.
Our Trainings are based on the Principles of Foundations for Farming. We encourage our stakeholders to utilise these principles in the production of our various crops. Find out more below. Agronomy and oversight services are offered to our small holder strategic groups. Contact us for assistance and further information.
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