Online Reporter
Patience Maturure
Agriculture Reporter
MATABELELAND South Province has made progress in the Pfumvudza Programme with 259 931 plots prepared for planting.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the Pfumvudza Programme in the province, Matabeleland South provincial director Mrs Shupikai Sibanda said the focus was on agroecological tailoring, promoting traditional grains, legumes and oilseed crops like sunflowers.
“The region has planted 8 252 hectares of traditional grains, 2 775 hectares of legumes, and 4 689 hectares of maize,” she said..
“Households have prepared an average of two plots each, with some exceeding the target.”
The upcoming launch is poised to encourage more farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture practices, boosting food security and income.
“With community support and organisational backing, the programme is set to transform agricultural productivity and livelihoods.
“This event aims to encourage more farmers in the province to adopt traditional grains for better yields, reinforcing the region’s focus on sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.”
Mrs Sibanda said the promotion of traditional crops was expected to enhance food security and increase income for local farmers.
“With strong community participation and support from organisations like the Zimbabwe National Army, the Pfumvudza programme is on track to transform agricultural productivity and livelihoods in Matabeleland South,” she said.
