Zimbabwe: Pfumvudza preparations for the new season

Published 2022년 9월 13일

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The article highlights the progress of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa cropping season preparations in Zimbabwe, with 1.3 million households receiving training on climate-proof farming techniques as part of the government's effort to boost food production and rural incomes. The season has seen over 800,000 farmers successfully hole digging, with a goal to complete both training and hole digging by September 25. The government has allocated US$20 billion for the program, aiming to distribute inputs according to the agro-ecological regions to enhance agricultural productivity. The focus is on crops suitable for various rainfall conditions, including traditional grains in drier regions, to climate-proof and increase production.

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Source: ‘Pfumvudza preps for new season go a rung higher’ | The Herald Sharon Shayanewako PREPARATIONS for the 2022/23 Pfumvudza/Intwasa cropping season continue to gain momentum with 1,3 million households completing training on the concept, while over 800 000 have already finished holing, as the Government intensifies efforts to boost food production and rural incomes. Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme is aimed at climate-proofing agriculture by adopting conservation farming techniques that involve the use of small plots and application of the correct agronomic practices for higher agricultural outputs. In an interview yesterday, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development chief director for Agriculture Advisory Services Professor Obert Jiri confirmed that over 800 000 farmers had already dug their holes while 1,3 million had undergone training with both training and hole digging expected to be completed by September 25. “Hole digging is continuing to ensure every ...

Source: Zimbabwesituation