Online Reporter
Precious Manomano
Herald Reporter
THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development is set to host the Second Edition of the Research and Extension Symposium from May 28 to 30 in Harare.
The symposium is aimed at addressing the pressing challenges facing the agricultural sector through the vital lens of research.
The symposium, organised in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS), will facilitate the sharing and dissemination of vital research results while providing a robust feedback mechanism on the adoption of new technologies and the challenges faced by farmers.
Agricultural Research, Innovation and Specialist Services Directorate, chief director Dr Dumisani Kutywayo, said the meeting will facilitate an exchange of ideas and knowledge from various experts.
“The planned Research and Extension Symposium provides a platform for all stakeholders to converge to share and disseminate research results.”
“This event will not only showcase innovations but also address the pressing needs of the agricultural community by collecting valuable feedback from farmers and extension workers.”
Running under the theme, “Transformative Agricultural Technologies Accelerating the Attainment of Vision 2030,” the symposium is open to researchers, extension officers, university representatives, foreign experts and farmers to engage in meaningful discussions.
“Researchers and extensionists from various directorates, including Agricultural Research Innovation and Specialist Services (ARISS) and Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS), are encouraged to submit their abstracts and participate actively,” he said.
The symposium will delve into a wide array of thematic areas critical to advancing agricultural practices.
It covers topics including crop breeding, seed systems, soil fertility management, livestock nutrition, aquaculture resources and irrigation technologies.
