Queen's Dairy emerged at Gabriella Farm Estate within the Bubi District as a response to rising youth drug dependency rates. Farm manager Nokuthula Moyo spearheads this initiative targeting substance abuse among local communities. The project addresses Zimbabwe's youth unemployment crisis, where statistics reveal over 60 percent of drug users fall between the ages of 16 and 35. Employment opportunities reach more than 40 young people from nearby areas. Training programs encompass livestock management, irrigation systems, and agricultural business practices.
The operation maintains 338 dairy cattle with expansion plans targeting 2,000 animals. Eagle Italian Shoes holds 60 percent ownership while local farmers control 40 percent through supply arrangements. A processing facility under construction will eliminate transportation costs to distant locations like Ruwa and Kwekwe. The venture transforms former mining land into productive agricultural space. Community leaders observe measurable changes as youth abandon destructive behaviors for meaningful work. Moyo advocates replicating this model across other provinces to combat drug epidemics through employment rather than enforcement measures.
The operation maintains 338 dairy cattle with expansion plans targeting 2,000 animals. Eagle Italian Shoes holds 60 percent ownership while local farmers control 40 percent through supply arrangements. A processing facility under construction will eliminate transportation costs to distant locations like Ruwa and Kwekwe. The venture transforms former mining land into productive agricultural space. Community leaders observe measurable changes as youth abandon destructive behaviors for meaningful work. Moyo advocates replicating this model across other provinces to combat drug epidemics through employment rather than enforcement measures.
