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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 33628, member: 636"]
Zimbabwe farmers show how land stewardship works on small plots near cities and large rural farms across the country. At Raregold Farm in Hatcliffe, Sarudzayi Mboweni grows vegetables alongside indigenous trees like musasa muzhanje. She aims to counter deforestation, which claims 300,000 hectares yearly nationwide. Her operation connects with 500 households in Mwenezi, who supply tree seedlings, creating income links between urban and rural areas.

Last week, Mboweni hosted an agriculture expo highlighting sustainable farming methods. Zororo Taruvinga demonstrated how traditional grains offer profit through value-added products. Agriculture Secretary Obert Jiri praised these climate-smart approaches as vital for food security and economic growth. Zimbabwe has transformed agriculture since independence, when 6,000 white farmers held 15.5 million hectares. The land reform program transferred 10 million hectares to black farmers who produce 80 percent of national crops today.

Patrick Matadi represents success in tobacco wheat farming, with 250 tobacco bales and 60 hectares of wheat under preparation. He employs 100 workers during busy seasons harvests from 100 irrigated maize hectares. The nation reached record wheat production last year with 563,961 tonnes, exceeding domestic needs. President Mnangagwa launched a title deeds program to help 2,500 farmers secure legal ownership of their land.
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