Online Reporter
Nqobile Bhebhe
A diverse cross-section of stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has gathered in Bulawayo for the Winter Crop Revolution Conference, a strategic collaboration between Zimpapers and the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development.
The one-day conference brings together key players, including farmers, tertiary institutions, seed companies, agricultural parastatals and representatives from water and power utilities.
The gathering seeks to deepen collective understanding of both the challenges and the untapped opportunities within Zimbabwe’s winter cropping landscape, with a particular emphasis on practical, scalable solutions.
Permanent Secretary of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri, is expected to deliver a keynote address.
Key sessions will spotlight the sustainability of wheat production, the expansion of potato cultivation, the diversification of winter crop varieties, handling post-harvesting and exploring local processing opportunities.
Special attention will be given to the growing potential of potatoes as a flagship winter crop, alongside discussions on the policy and regulatory environment, crop insurance and risk management strategies.
By leveraging its expansive media platforms, Zimpapers is playing a pivotal role in convening key voices, elevating critical agricultural issues and driving informed dialogue.
This form of media-led advocacy is essential in mobilising cross-sectoral collaboration toward a more resilient and food-secure Zimbabwe.
