Ariston Holdings says it will focus on further automation of its processes to promote production efficiencies as it moves to improve the quality and volume of its output. This follows the firm's 2022 financial year that was characterized by intensive investment in many areas of production.
To optimize macadamia production, the group invested towards the establishment of new macadamia plantations while another chunk of investment was put on macadamia drying facilities as the group continues to pin hopes on the improved market getting into 2024.
Given the persistent labour challenges in the tea segment, the group indicated that it will be significantly investing in the automation of processes. Macadamia production volumes dropped by 14 percent to 1,106 tons compared to the year before, where it recorded 1,292 tons, although the quality was good. The other segment of products comprising potatoes, commercial maize, soya beans, seed maize, and bananas contribution to turnover declined by 11 percent compared to the previous year.
Source: herald.co.zw
