More than thirty (30) new extension agents enroll for the Diploma in Agroecology programme this semester
Greetings to our esteemed stakeholders and partners, We are delighted to share with you some exciting news from Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre, the leading centre for agroecology training and research in Zimbabwe. As you may already know, we have recently launched a new diploma in agroecology, which is a two-year programme that aims to equip learners […]
Organic Veg, Fruit & Herb Basket
We are excited to introduce to you our new organic vegetable, fruit, and herb basket containing healthy, delicious, and fresh organic food for you. Customers can choose from the following: Vegetables Lettuce Cabbage Beetroot Cauliflower Spinach Covo Green pepper Carrots Onion Fruits Pawpaw Avocado Pecan nut Lemon Herbs Rosemary Lemon grass Parsley Wormwood Lavender Geranium […]
Mbire Festival Highlights Crucial Role of Traditional Seeds & Food
TRADITIONAL seed varieties continue to receive due credit for the important role they play in sustainable farming practices with Mbire district recently holding the first-ever traditional seed and food festival to underscore the need for communities to embrace them. Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) of Harare organised the event with support from the Lush and Lush […]
Sesame Farming Project Empowers Young Rural Farmers in Mbire
SOME 300 farmers are benefiting from the sesame project being implemented by Fambidzanai Permaculture in Mbire, under the strategic partnership agreement 2 (SPA2) being funded by ActionAid Zimbabwe. The project is aimed at improving the economic and social well-being of smallholder farmers in the area. The initiative focuses on promoting the cultivation of sesame as […]
Young Men Volunteer to Act Against Climate Change
Bradwell Mazhonga and Kerbouchard Zvovushe are two young men aged 23 and 26, respectively. The two are currently studying for a diploma in agroecology certificate with Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre and Bindura University of Science Education. They have decided to dedicate their spare time to volunteering at our agroecology demonstration centre in Mt Hampden, Harare. […]
The New GFAAS (soil testing) Machine is a Shot in the Arm for Zim’s Smallholder Farmers
However, soil analysis is often expensive and time-consuming, especially for smallholder farmers who have limited access to laboratory facilities and technical expertise. Moreover, conventional methods of soil analysis, such as flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS) and diphenyl carbazide spectrophotometry, may suffer from interferences, low sensitivity, or inaccurate results due to the complex composition of soil […]
The First-ever Mbire Traditional Seed & Food Festival Impresses
Local seed varieties and traditional knowledge are valuable resources for the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe. They have been developed and accumulated over time by local communities and passed down over generations. They represent the adaptation and resilience of local farmers to the changing environmental and socio-economic conditions. They also contribute to the diversity of food […]
GOGO MUTANDWA MAKES A LIVING FROM SELLING INDIGENOUS CHICKENS IN SHAMVA
The couple was identified as beneficiaries through the community leadership as both are well advanced in age and are no longer gainfully employed. Beginning on 20 June 2016, they received 4 hens and one cork and as of 13 June 2017 at the time of the evaluation, there was a total of 201 chickens at […]
10+ Reasons Why the Agroecology Policy is Crucial for Zimbabwe
