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Farmer commits to planting more trees
My name is Nicholas Madzianike and I am 35 years old. I live in Nemaramba village in Chimanimani district, Manicaland province. In my...
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Fish farming attracts rural smallholder farmers
By Calisto Nhamo (32) Before I adopted agroecology, my farming focused only on growing rain fed maize and gardening. This routine did not...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Chikukwa community dialogue ignites conservation of sacred sites
Chikukwa villagers in Chimanimani district are promoting biodiversity conservation through adopting agroecology principles and observing...
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Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Microbial consortia key to promoting biodiversity
The use of microbial consortia in agriculture systems is yielding generational benefits for smallholder farmers at a time when climate...
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Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Biofertilisers boost crop production
Biofertilisers are providing smallholder farmers with a minimal cost, environmentally friendly, effective and sustainable option for...
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Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Chikukwa smallholder farmers embrace agroecology
Smallholder farmers in the Chikukwa community of Chimanimani district in Manicaland Province are using agroecological practices to combat...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Exchange platforms strengthen local culture and traditions
Agostine Mwaniki (41), the Programme Officer for Society for Alternative Learning and Transformation (SALT says exchange visits are key...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Chimanimani youths embrace indigenous knowledge systems
Youths in the Chikukwa community of Chimanimani District in Manicaland Province are embracing indigenous knowledge systems and actively...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Revival of indigenous knowledge key in promoting agroecology
Youths working with Muonde Trust in Mazvihwa community, Zvishavane district are embracing their culture and indigenous knowledge systems...
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Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Water harvesting innovation brings barren land to life
Boas Mawara (75), is a smallholder farmer who has been practicing intensive farming on his 3-acre plot in Murowa ward, Zvishavane...
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Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Agroecology catapults farmers into a vibrant livelihood project
Benedict Shumba (59) and his wife, Guilter Shumba (52) recall the days when they used to struggle to produce adequate food for their...
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Aug 27, 20222 min read
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Agroecological practices revive ecosystem
Smallholder farmers in Zvishavane district are halting and reversing the threat of desertification through agroecology practices. With...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
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Urban youth lead efforts to green cities
Youth in the high density suburb of Kuwadzana in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare are playing their part to make cities and human settlements...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
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Men take up pivotal roles in furthering biodiversity conservation
When one thinks about deforestation, the image of men with axes or chain saws is likely to pop up in their head. This is because men have...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
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Farmer managed seed systems key in climate change adaptation
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are reviving farm-saved seeds and practicing agroecology to increase their resilience to the changing...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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Healing depleted landscapes key for climate mitigation and adaptation
Rampant degradation of ecosystems is eroding the adaptive capacity of local communities all across Zimbabwe. This is making it difficult...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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Changing climate demands Agroecology for sustainable markets
Catastrophic climatic conditions are pushing agricultural activities to the extreme, leaving smallholder farmers vulnerable to the...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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Young farmers in Chimanimani integrate ICTs into agroecology
Young farmers in Chimanimani district, Eastern Zimbabwe are using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to document and...
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May 26, 20222 min read
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Young farmers adopt technology to access better markets
The strategic use of digital media platforms is gaining momentum among young farmers practicing agroecology and seeking to grow their...
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May 26, 20222 min read
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Aquaculture gains popularity among young farmers
Aquaculture is gaining popularity among youths in Chimanimani district owing to its huge financial and dietary benefits, as well as...
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May 26, 20222 min read
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