The Pfumvudza is a sustainable farming practice introduced in Zimbabwe to help
smallholder farmers improve productivity while conserving natural resources. It
focuses on conservation agriculture principles such as soil protection, moisture
conservation, and increasing crop yield with limited inputs. The approach primarily
involves small-scale farmers and focuses on five key crops for improving food
security and agricultural sustainability.
We had hope after the first year of implementation in both countries. The yield from
the five Pfumvudza plots ranged from 1 to 4 tons. We anticipate having two
implementation dates this year. Cereals and leguminous sowing in Pfumvudza
practices will be covered on the first date, while the legumes corresponding to the
off-season will be covered on the second.
The Pfumvudza system is a powerful approach to agricultural conservation that improves productivity, helps farmers adapt to climate change, and improves soil and water health. Through training programs, farmers can gain the skills needed to implement these practices and ensure sustainability for future generations. Last year, we successfully provided agriculture conservation training to more than 402 farmers, students, and agro-dealers. This year, we want to influence more people (1600) in the two countries about Pfumvudza principles.
This model can serve as an example of how combining training with conservation
agriculture can create more resilient, profitable, and environmentally friendly farming
systems.
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