Chronicle EditorSukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]
GWANDA Prison inmates have been equipped with soil and water conservation farming techniques, which will be essential for their livelihoods after release.
Working in partnership with the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Soil Conservation, the prison began implementing soil conservation methods last October, leading to the planting of two hectares of maize.
Conservation methods that were implemented include dead-level contours, infiltration pits, tied ridges, mulching, rip lines and live mulch.
An inmate, Previous Ndlovu said the knowledge that he has acquired will help him to sustain his family
“When I came here I had basic knowledge on farming but now I have better and improved knowledge. I now know about smart agriculture and soil and conservation techniques. Once I have been released I will utilise the knowledge that I have acquired to start my own farming venture and sustain my family,” he said.
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