Minister Masuka calls for climate-proof farming and traditional crops

Online writer
LANDS, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka, has emphasised the need for the country to ramp up climate-proofing initiatives, including the cultivation of traditional crops that are resilient and can withstand adverse weather conditions.
Dr Masuka urged farmers to grow crops suitable for their respective ecological regions. In the Matabeleland region, farmers are encouraged to plant traditional grains, and if they require maize, they can trade their produce for it.
Farmers from Matobo participating in the Enhanced Resilience for Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe (ERVHIZ) Project have highlighted how they are producing nutritious food within their communities using locally available resources.
Stakeholders involved in implementing the ERVHIZ Project have gathered in Bulawayo to assess its progress. The programme commenced with a tour of stands, showcasing various agricultural initiatives.
Dr Masuka is expected to deliver the keynote address, while other stakeholders in the agricultural sector will contribute insights on how livelihoods are being improved in rural communities.