The 2021 Zimbabwe Rural Livelihood Assessment Report emphasizes the need for mechanization to enhance the Pfumvudza concept, a sustainable crop production approach that has significantly boosted food production and income for rural farmers, as shown by a 20-year high maize harvest of 2.7 million tonnes. Despite challenges like drought and waterlogging, the success of Pfumvudza, adopted by 52% of households, is credited to a combination of state assistance, timely availability of inputs, and normal to above normal rainfall. However, the report calls for increased government investment in irrigation infrastructure to reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture and mitigate the risks of crop failure due to adverse weather conditions.