Young Men Volunteer to Act Against Climate Change
Bradwell Mazhonga and Kerbouchard Zvovushe are two young men aged 23 and 26, respectively. The two are currently studying for a diploma in agroecology certificate with Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre and Bindura University of Science Education. They have decided to dedicate their spare time to volunteering at our agroecology demonstration centre in Mt Hampden, Harare. […]
The New GFAAS (soil testing) Machine is a Shot in the Arm for Zim’s Smallholder Farmers
However, soil analysis is often expensive and time-consuming, especially for smallholder farmers who have limited access to laboratory facilities and technical expertise. Moreover, conventional methods of soil analysis, such as flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS) and diphenyl carbazide spectrophotometry, may suffer from interferences, low sensitivity, or inaccurate results due to the complex composition of soil […]
The First-ever Mbire Traditional Seed & Food Festival Impresses
Local seed varieties and traditional knowledge are valuable resources for the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe. They have been developed and accumulated over time by local communities and passed down over generations. They represent the adaptation and resilience of local farmers to the changing environmental and socio-economic conditions. They also contribute to the diversity of food […]
10+ Reasons Why the Agroecology Policy is Crucial for Zimbabwe
Agroecology Trainings Transform Rural Smallholder Agriculture in AAZ’s LRPs
Most rural people in Zimbabwe get their food and income from tilling the land and rearing livestock. Agriculture arguably remains the mainstay of the economy and the largest source of livelihood for the largest rural population. Its performance directly impacts the rural people’s lives. With rural smallholder agriculture currently underperforming due to climatic shocks and terrible livestock diseases, there has been increased hunger and poverty in most rural communities in Zimbabwe.