By Shalom Shawurwa In the farming areas of Makonde District, where rains are now less reliable and droughts happen more often farmers are starting to use new ways to understand their land. Small-scale farmers, village leaders, researchers and government workers are now using science and digital tools
By Shalom Shawurwa Smallholder farmers in rural areas are being trained to use plants, insects and soil organisms to measure the health of their land as communities seek new ways to withstand worsening climate shocks. The move comes as droughts, erratic rainfall and land degradation place growing
The Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe is set to host the National Seed Fair 2024 on September 13 at the Harare Botanical Gardens with the aim to display Zimbabwe's agricultural diversity and resilience of the country’s traditional seeds and foods, vital to food security
Economically, the dependence on commercial seeds and synthetic fertilizers is financially crippling for smallholder farmers
In a bid to address the pressing issues of climate change and its impact on agriculture, young farmers convened at a symposium held in Harare last Friday amid calls for policy on agroecology practices. Held under the theme, “Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice in Zimbabwe: Harnessing
The Government says traditional grains have a positive impact in strengthening the country’s national food security and promoting small-scale farmers' seed sovereignty and resilience, adapting to climate change. Speaking during the 11th edition of the Zimbabwe National Seed Fair, held recently under the theme "Celebrating the
The Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe has announced dates the upcoming 2023 National Seed Festival, an annual extravaganza set to honor and advance food and seed sovereignty in the country. In a statement, PELUM Zimbabwe said the festival will take place amidst the lush
In an effort to address the concerning health and nutrition challenges faced by Zimbabweans due to a shift in diets and farming systems, Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Zimbabwe, under the banner of the My Food is African campaign, in collaboration with the Alliance
You cannot copy content of this page