Stakeholders share knowledge to boost Zim agricultural output

Nqobile Bhebhe – Zimpapers Business Hub
AGRICULTURE stakeholders have been implored to take full advantage of the ongoing Winter Crop Revolution Conference, hosted by media group Zimpapers in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development, to deepen their knowledge, forge partnerships and sow the seeds of a more resilient and productive agricultural future.

Delivering his welcome remarks at the conference, Zimpapers Intake Editor in Bulawayo and Acting Principal of the Zimpapers Training Institute, Limukani Ncube, stressed that the event was more than just a gathering, but a strategic platform for collaboration, innovation and shared learning.

“We are truly delighted to have such a dedicated group of government officials, farmers, researchers, agronomists, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered here today, united by a shared commitment to advancing winter crop production,” said Ncube.

“This conference is not just an event — it is a platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation,” he said.

Ncube noted that as Zimbabwe faces increasingly complex climate conditions, shifting market dynamics and mounting pressure on agricultural systems, there was a pressing need to focus on sustainable and high-yield winter cropping strategies.

“As we face evolving climate conditions, market dynamics and growing demands on our agricultural systems, the importance of resilient, productive, and sustainable winter cropping has never been greater,” he said.

The conference, he added, will explore the latest research, cutting-edge technologies, and practical strategies shaping the future of winter crop production in Zimbabwe.

He encouraged participants to make the most of the opportunity to exchange ideas, expand their knowledge base, and cultivate meaningful collaborations.

The one-day conference brings together a broad cross-section of agricultural stakeholders, including farmers, tertiary institutions, seed companies, agricultural parastatals, and representatives from water and power utilities.

The gathering aims to strengthen collective understanding of the challenges and untapped opportunities in Zimbabwe’s winter cropping sector, with a particular focus on actionable, scalable solutions to enhance productivity and food security.