Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) Mbire District Field Officer under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund II (ZRBF II) USHINGI project, Mr. Tichaona Charova successfully represented rural innovation at the just ended 2026 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), delivering a presentation at the Farmers’ Indaba 2026 on Promoting Biogas Solutions in rural Zimbabwe.

Presenting on the topic, “How Biogas Can Be Promoted on Farms and in Rural Zimbabwe,” Mr. Charova formed part of a broader dialogue on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, Conservation and climate resilience.

Drawing on extensive field experience, he shared practical insights into how biogas technology is already improving livelihoods in rural communities, demonstrated how livestock waste can be converted into clean cooking energy, reducing dependence on firewood, while simultaneously producing nutrient-rich slurry that enhances soil fertility.

The presentation directly aligns with Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre’s ongoing work under the USHINGI Project, which promotes climate-resilient livelihoods and sustainable natural resource management in rural communities.

Through USHINGI, FPC is supporting farmers to adopt integrated, low-cost solutions such as biogas that enhance energy access, improve soil fertility, and reduce environmental degradation. Mr. Charova’s contribution at the Farmers’ Indaba therefore served as a platform to showcase real, field-tested interventions being implemented in Mbire, demonstrating how the project is translating permaculture principles into practical, scalable solutions that strengthen household resilience and sustainable farming systems.