A government push is underway to formalize urban farming. Lands Minister Anxious Masuka calls this practice urban cultivation, framing it as vital for national food security. He noted cities like Harare consume huge amounts of food but lack formal growing systems. A new Urban Cultivation Development Plan is being created to guide the sector.
The plan includes establishing regulated city markets so urban farmers get fair value. Provincial Minister Charles Tawengwa echoed the need for a formal policy framework. Support is already rolling out, with an agriculture agency providing seeds and fertilizer for thousands of hectares in the province. Officials believe structuring this activity will boost local supply chains and livelihoods.
The plan includes establishing regulated city markets so urban farmers get fair value. Provincial Minister Charles Tawengwa echoed the need for a formal policy framework. Support is already rolling out, with an agriculture agency providing seeds and fertilizer for thousands of hectares in the province. Officials believe structuring this activity will boost local supply chains and livelihoods.
