HORT-PLUS successfully completed the installation of modern sunflower processing machinery at the Choma Sunflower Plant to improve efficiency and product quality. The installation includes advanced equipment for cleaning, pressing, and extracting sunflower oil, ensuring a smooth and reliable production process.

This modern setup allows for high-quality cooking oil production while also generating sunflower residue (cake) used for nutritious animal feed. The machinery is designed to maximize output, reduce waste, and maintain consistent performance.

The Choma installation reflects HORT-PLUS’s commitment to innovation, value addition, and supporting local agriculture through efficient processing solutions.

HORT-PLUS – Investing in technology for better farming and production.

The Hort-Plus Choma Depot supplies a wide range of trusted agricultural brands and products to meet the needs of farmers. These include high-quality seeds from leading brands such as Seed Co, Syngenta (Synergy Seeds), Bayer Seeds, and Corteva Agriscience Seeds.

In addition to seeds, the depot supplies a variety of fertilizers suitable for different crops and soil conditions, as well as crop protection chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides from reputable agricultural brands.

These products are carefully selected to ensure quality, reliability, and improved farm productivity.

The Choma Depot of Hort-Plus serves as a key operational center for supporting agricultural activities in Choma District, located in the Southern Province of Zambia. It was established to improve access to quality farming inputs and services for local farmers, especially those involved in horticulture and crop production.

The depot focuses on the supply of essential products such as fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, and seeds. It also provides technical support and guidance to farmers to help improve productivity and ensure proper use of agricultural inputs.

In addition, the Choma Depot plays an important role in the sunflower value chain by supporting the supply and aggregation of sunflower produce, which is processed at the cooking oil plant in Choma. This creates a complete value chain from production to processing and value addition.

Overall, the Hort-Plus Choma Depot contributes to increased agricultural efficiency, supports local farmers, and strengthens food security and economic growth in the Southern Province of Zambia.

We successfully launched the new cooking oil processing plant in Choma, marking a major milestone in supporting local agriculture, creating employment, and improving food production in the region.

The plant was officially commissioned and equipped to process sunflower seeds into high-quality cooking oil using modern and efficient machinery. In addition to producing cooking oil, the plant began generating sunflower residue, which is used as nutritious animal feed, ensuring full utilization of raw materials.

The launch brought significant benefits to local farmers, as it created a reliable market for their sunflower produce. It also contributed to reducing dependence on imported cooking oil, helping to make products more affordable and accessible within the community.

The launch event was attended by key stakeholders, partners, and members of the community, who gathered to celebrate this important achievement. The project demonstrated a strong commitment to economic development, sustainability, and community empowerment.

The cooking oil plant in Choma now stands as a symbol of progress, opportunity, and long-term growth for the region.

HORT-PLUS successfully completed the installation of modern sunflower processing machinery at the Choma Sunflower Plant to improve efficiency and product quality. The installation includes advanced equipment for cleaning, pressing, and extracting sunflower oil, ensuring a smooth and reliable production process.

This modern setup allows for high-quality cooking oil production while also generating sunflower residue (cake) used for nutritious animal feed. The machinery is designed to maximize output, reduce waste, and maintain consistent performance.

The Choma installation reflects HORT-PLUS’s commitment to innovation, value addition, and supporting local agriculture through efficient processing solutions.

HORT-PLUS – Investing in technology for better farming and production.

Cooking oil and Sunflower cake processing

The HORT-PLUS Choma Sunflower Plant is a key part of our commitment to value-added agriculture and sustainable farming. At this facility, high-quality sunflower seeds are processed to produce pure and healthy cooking oil for the market.

During the oil extraction process, sunflower residue (sunflower cake) is also produced and used as nutritious animal feed. This supports livestock farmers by providing a valuable, affordable feed option rich in essential nutrients.

By combining oil production with animal feed processing, the Choma Sunflower Plant reduces waste, adds value to local crops, and supports both crop and livestock farming.

HORT-PLUS – Turning harvests into value for farmers and communities.