The El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe is severely impacting rural communities, particularly affecting farmers who are forced to sell their livestock at significantly reduced prices due to disrupted rainfall patterns and drier conditions. This situation is threatening food security, with livestock and cotton crops, both vital sources of income, being sold for a fraction of their value. Exploitative practices by livestock dealers in Gokwe Business Center, offering unfairly low prices, have prompted the Competition and Tariff Commission to take action against potential anti-competitive practices. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development advises farmers to destock non-productive animals to mitigate losses and promote sustainable farming practices amidst dwindling water and grazing resources.