How to make your own wicking bed
How to Build a Wicking Bed for Your Garden A wicking bed is a self-watering raised garden bed that uses a reservoir of water at the bottom to provide moisture to the plants from below. This way, you can save water, reduce evaporation, and prevent weeds and pests. In this blog post, I will show […]
Adding Value to Indigenous Grains & Fruits
Our indigenous fruits and grains are not only delicious but also nutritious and beneficial for our health and environment. These are some of the gifts that nature has given us, and we should cherish and protect them. Pictured above are some of the youth farmers who took part in the traditional grain processing and value […]
Working together with Zimbabwe’s young farmers in the revival of the ancient wisdom of traditional grains.
Zimbabwe is a country that faces many challenges, especially when it comes to food security. Most rural smallholder farmers in the arid regions of Zimbabwe like Mbire are likely going to be affected by drought because Zimbabwe is expecting normal to below normal rainfall this season (2023/24 season). But despite this sad drought story, there […]
THE PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE IS ON AGAIN!
Are you looking for a way to create a more sustainable, resilient, and harmonious living environment? Do you want to learn how to design and implement ecological solutions that can benefit yourself, your community, and the planet? If so, you might be interested in joining our permaculture design course! Permaculture is an integrated approach to […]
THE 2023 NATIONAL TRADITIONAL SEED & FOOD FESTIVAL IS AROUND THE CORNER!
Are you looking for a way to celebrate the rich diversity and heritage of Zimbabwe’s traditional food and seeds? Do you want to learn more about the benefits of agroecology and seed sovereignty for our health, environment, and culture? If so, you are invited to join us at the 2023 National Traditional Seed and Food […]
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. […]