Matobo North representative Edgar Moyo has urged authorities to revive a decade-old agricultural project covering 160 hectares along the Shashani River near Tshelanyemba. The abandoned facility, initially developed through collaboration between Zimbabwe's agriculture ministry and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, could significantly boost national food production if restored to working condition.
Infrastructure deterioration and wildlife damage to pumping equipment and water channels have prevented farmers from utilizing most of the available land. Moyo highlighted the site's substantial water resources during World Food Day commemorations at Matopos Research Institute in Matabeleland South, calling for government investment to restart operations.
FAO country representative Patrice Talla acknowledged four decades of partnership with Zimbabwe, addressing agricultural challenges ranging from climate adaptation to youth empowerment programs.
Infrastructure deterioration and wildlife damage to pumping equipment and water channels have prevented farmers from utilizing most of the available land. Moyo highlighted the site's substantial water resources during World Food Day commemorations at Matopos Research Institute in Matabeleland South, calling for government investment to restart operations.
FAO country representative Patrice Talla acknowledged four decades of partnership with Zimbabwe, addressing agricultural challenges ranging from climate adaptation to youth empowerment programs.
