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Zimbabwe farmers turn to climate-smart agriculture amid drought, market pressures

Climate Newsroom7 days ago7 days ago06 mins

Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are threatening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in southern Zimbabwe, prompting a government-led effort to build climate resilience and improve market access. Zimbabwe has introduced a multi-year initiative designed to transition farmers from subsistence agriculture to more sustainable, market-oriented farming systems. The program is supported by the Green…

Zimbabwe prepares for record winter wheat season with 120,000 hectares targeted

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

The past week, temperatures have dropped, and many regions of the country are still experiencing episodes of rain, described by the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) as a seasonal transition period marked by shifting weather patterns as the season moves from summer to winter. While this has posed challenges for wardrobe choices, the effects of changing…

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Zimbabwe steps up climate resilience efforts for state enterprises with AfDB support

Climate Newsroom4 months ago04 mins

The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a significant initiative to bolster climate resilience within State enterprises and parastatals (SEPs). The move, part of the Institutional Support for State Enterprises Reform Project, seeks to integrate climate action into key economic sectors through a structured framework. Speaking at a workshop…