The Dube family from Kombo Village, Insiza District, has seen remarkable improvement in their farming yields, thanks to Zimbabwe's climate-proofed agricultural program, the Pfumvudza/Intwasa initiative. For years, they struggled with poor harvests, often citing poor soil and erratic rainfall as reasons for their low yields. However, since adopting the Pfumvudza model, their harvests have significantly increased. In the 2024/25 season, Patrick and Lita Dube harvested 3.75 tonnes from maize, sorghum, pearl millet, and groundnuts, a massive improvement from the previous total of less than one tonne.
The couple's success story reflects the broader impact of the Pfumvudza program, which focuses on conservation farming, water efficiency, and soil management. This model is part of Zimbabwe's broader agricultural transformation strategy, aiming to improve food security and climate resilience. At the official launch of the National Pfumvudza initiative in Kombo, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Dr. Anxious Masuka praised the program's progress, noting the Dube family’s harvest increase as a demonstration of its success. The initiative continues to support farmers nationwide, providing inputs tailored to regional conditions to maximize productivity and climate adaptation.
The couple's success story reflects the broader impact of the Pfumvudza program, which focuses on conservation farming, water efficiency, and soil management. This model is part of Zimbabwe's broader agricultural transformation strategy, aiming to improve food security and climate resilience. At the official launch of the National Pfumvudza initiative in Kombo, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Dr. Anxious Masuka praised the program's progress, noting the Dube family’s harvest increase as a demonstration of its success. The initiative continues to support farmers nationwide, providing inputs tailored to regional conditions to maximize productivity and climate adaptation.
