The selling season which would reach its peak at the turn of the winter season was a time of joy. It was the only time we could go to town for shopping; new school uniforms, ordinary clothes, food and new farm implements inter alia
Category: Agriculture
What Digital Technology Means For Smallholder Farmers In Zimbabwe
Recently, I joined a Twitter Space (Farm Spaces Africa) which brought together farmers, crop scientists and other professionals along the agriculture value chain. The discussion was based on agriculture technology.
Watermelon, a game changer for smallholder farmers
Most rural areas in Zimbabwe are still reliant on rain-fed farming systems, which make them more vulnerable to climate change and the resultant food insecurity. Where smallholder irrigation schemes exist, productivity is very low mainly due to lack of funding and technical support, leaving most farmers jammed in subsistence irrigation systems.
Smallholder irrigation schemes and the potential the lowveld offers in Zim’s agric sector
The adoption of irrigation schemes is an essential policy to eradicate poverty and improve food security for many governments across Africa. The Zimbabwean government in partnership with other stakeholders under private and non-governmental organizations, has made great strides to fund the development of irrigation schemes in semi-arid regions which often face recurring dry spells.
‘Right Trees’ To Address The Twin Crisis Of Climate Change And Biodiversity Loss
Trees are crucial carbon sinks. They are an important component of the biosphere. Trees are vital in climate amelioration, and they provide a wide range of non-forest timber products. They are a source of livelihood.
Backyard Gardener Calls for Eco-friendly Farming
Global population increase is likely to spur food price volatilities, as world population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050. The food crisis is likely to be worsened by climate change, which is associated with extreme weather events.
The Lowveld’s Agricultural Potential
Farming is an industry which will never die, as long as humanity inhabits the earth. It is an industry where competition is limited, in fact where competition contributes a tiny fraction to the factors affecting the business.
Embracing digital transformation in Zimbabwe’s Agric sector
Should the hoe go to the museum? What about an ox-drawn plough? Environmentalists would argue against such perspectives because most technologies that replace these tools somehow contribute to environmental damage.
Small scale wheat production…need for mechanization
When the year turns on its heels, through a cool winter into a hot summer, farmers are relieved from the most daunting task associated with wheat production, protecting the grain from birds.
Smallholder irrigation schemes, key in promoting food security
Earning the moniker ‘Watershed’ from its proximity to the Manjirenji-Mkwasine canal and the thriving small holder irrigation schemes, Ruware has become one ‘white beacon’ in Chiredzi North Constituency. Multitudes throng the community from surrounding areas such as Matedzi and Tapudzai, especially in the post harvesting season to buy or exchange their labour for maize and vegetables.