The government promises farmers enough drought-resistant seeds for the next summer growing season. Deputy Agriculture Minister Davis Marapira made this pledge during his visit to the Valley Seeds plant in Murewa on Tuesday. He said officials will distribute new crop varieties suitable for different farming regions early.
Traditional grain seeds will be sent to low-rainfall areas. Marapira stressed that seeds should reach farms between September 15 and November 15. He also urged farmers enrolled in the Presidential Inputs Scheme to start field preparations during the current moist conditions. The deputy minister also recommended testing soil acidity levels.
Valley Seeds technical director Patrick Sajeni confirmed they stocked adequate seeds for various rainfall conditions. The company offers sunflowers, sorghum, and cowpeas for the Matabeleland region. They introduced new seed types for high-rainfall areas, matching local weather patterns. Recent climate change impacts have harmed farm production nationwide.
Officials created the Pfumvudza program to help farmers cope with changing climate patterns. This farming approach uses small land plots with proper growing methods for better harvests. The system applies to maize, traditional grains, and soybeans. It aims to make small farms more profitable through conservation methods.
Traditional grain seeds will be sent to low-rainfall areas. Marapira stressed that seeds should reach farms between September 15 and November 15. He also urged farmers enrolled in the Presidential Inputs Scheme to start field preparations during the current moist conditions. The deputy minister also recommended testing soil acidity levels.
Valley Seeds technical director Patrick Sajeni confirmed they stocked adequate seeds for various rainfall conditions. The company offers sunflowers, sorghum, and cowpeas for the Matabeleland region. They introduced new seed types for high-rainfall areas, matching local weather patterns. Recent climate change impacts have harmed farm production nationwide.
Officials created the Pfumvudza program to help farmers cope with changing climate patterns. This farming approach uses small land plots with proper growing methods for better harvests. The system applies to maize, traditional grains, and soybeans. It aims to make small farms more profitable through conservation methods.
