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H-Metro Reporter
THE Member of Parliament for Mazowe Central is pushing for the completion of an irrigation project which he hopes will boost food security for the community.
Dr Maxmore Njanji is leading the full implementation of a 100-hectare irrigation project in Nyarumwe, Howard, Ward 11.
The irrigation scheme was initiated by the Government, a few years ago, with the goal of harnessing water from Mwenje Dam.
However, lack of funding has been cited as the major challenge delaying the scheme
“I am pleased to see that we have such a huge project in this area which, if fully implemented, will dovetail with the President’s vision of an upper-middle class income society by 2030.
“We expect smallholder farmers from this area will, at least, be able to generate income through various horticulture projects.
“Such projects will go a long way in addressing issues of climate change thereby positively impacting on food security issues.
“Therefore, I am going to engage relevant stakeholders, including the Office of the Provincial Minister Cde Christopher Magomo, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture,” he said.
Scheme chairman, Stanley Mashiri, said:
“We engaged ZINWA officials in Bindura some time ago and they confirmed that the project was among many other irrigation schemes in the pipeline hindered by lack of funds.
“The pivots will only cover 57 hectares, however, the project is designed with a facility of pipes that will be connected for sprinklers to cover the remaining 43 hectares and much of the equipment has since been availed though issues of security, to guard against vandalism, remain a challenge.”
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