Zimbabwe's livestock sector faces significant challenges due to COVID-19, El Nino, and other global crises, resulting in low productivity and high mortality rates. To combat these issues, the government has introduced the Livestock Growth Plan, focusing on improving livestock nutrition and resilience in the feed and fodder sector. Agriculture Deputy Minister David Marapira highlighted the potential of the smallholder sector and the importance of livestock for food security and rural livelihoods, emphasizing the inclusion of women in these efforts. This initiative aligns with a broader continental effort to promote inclusivity and reduce hunger and malnutrition.