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Herald Correspondent
Standing tall amid his thriving sorghum crop in dry Mwenezi, farmer Mr. Shadreck Shava is producing a harvest thanks to the tools and skills he has received from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and backed fully by the Government.
“We have been receiving support and information through radio and this has assisted in boosting awareness and preparedness,” he said. Mobile phone text messages have been a vital component to reach out to farmers with current statistics showing 160 000 of them have so far benefited from the programme.
“This allows us to download information and help them understand what to expect,” explains UNDP communications associate Mr Anesu Freddy. “It has been a critical avenue to reach farmers because it allows them to download the information and understand what exactly to expect in the season. But knowledge is just the first step.
“The Green Climate Fund also equips farmers with the skills and resources to adapt. Training programmes teach climate-resilient agricultural techniques, and innovative cropping systems are designed to withstand harsh conditions.”
Green Climate Fund focal person, Engineer Rangarirai Mutusva said the programme will benefit vulnerable families in the region.
“This programme will empower thousands of families here in Mwenezi, who are especially vulnerable due to the region’s ecology.”
Now in its fourth year, the GCF has become a pillar of hope and by revitalising and climate-proofing irrigation schemes across the country, it is ensuring food security for countless families and paving way for a more resilient future.
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