Over 1,9 million farmers trained on Pfumvudza programme

Precious Manomano

Herald Reporter

More than 1,9 million farmers across the country have so far been trained in conservation agriculture commonly known as Pfumvudza / Intwasa in a bid to increase the country’s food production levels.
The Pfumvudza model was introduced by the Second Republic to address problems of low productivity.

The programme has been largely successful as it has transformed many lives. Land preparations for the 2024/25 season is currently underway in most parts of the country with the majority embracing the concept which is being emphasised strongly by the Government to ensure household and food security.

The Government is still expecting 3,5 million farmers to participate in the scheme. Mashonaland East is leading in the programme with 472 612 farmers followed by Manicaland with 354 153 farmers.

Midlands has 315 529 farmers who have so far undergone Pfumvudza training, Mashonaland Central has 223 957 farmers, Masvingo 212 143 farmers, Matabeleland North has 206 868 farmers.

Statistics from the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services also indicates that more women are taking up the programme compared to men.

About 1 073 714 women and 871 239 men have been trained so far.