Online Reporter
Precious Manomano
Herald Reporter
THE Government has enjoined farmers to intensify preparations for the 2026/27 summer cropping season and fully embrace the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme, describing it as a critical tool for boosting productivity, conserving moisture and strengthening food security in the face of climate change.
The call comes as authorities continue rolling out strategies to enhance resilience among farmers amid forecasts of possible dry spells and erratic rainfall patterns during the forthcoming agricultural season.
Chief director of Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Management, Mrs Medlinah Magwenzi, said early land preparation under Pfumvudza/Intwasa was crucial in ensuring farmers maximise available soil moisture and achieve optimal yields.
Speaking on preparations for the summer cropping season this week, Mrs Magwenzi said the Presidential Inputs Programme-supported Pfumvudza/Intwasa model remained one of the most effective conservation agriculture approaches for smallholder farmers. She said farmers should start preparing their planting stations now while the soil still retained moisture.
