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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27214, member: 2262"] Farmers in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, have really benefited from new ties with Japan. The Japanese Embassy has helped them grow sesame crops they can sell abroad. Many local farmers see this as life-changing because it brings them better money than traditional crops ever did. The Japanese Embassy teamed up with Sustainable Agriculture Technology and the World Food Programme. Together, they taught farmers better-growing methods and connected them directly with Japanese buyers. This partnership gives farmers access to improved seeds and expert farming advice they never had before. Philip Mafumo, who farms small plots of land in Mwenezi, says he used to plant mainly maize and groundnuts. Thanks to the Japanese support, he finds sesame much more profitable. His farming has completely changed since joining the program, allowing him to earn more for his family. Kastina Sibanda, another farmer in the program, talks about how hard it was before to sell crops at fair prices. She loves having guaranteed buyers in Japan because it pushes her to grow more and focus on quality. The steady market makes all the difference to her farming business. Masataka Nakamura from the Japanese Embassy strongly believes in Zimbabwean farmers. He says Japan wants to help boost sesame farming not just for trade but also to share farming knowledge. The partnership aims to improve food security across Zimbabwe through better farming methods. Lloyd Masunda from SAT points out that local farmers can compete worldwide with the right support. His organization helps them meet international standards for their sesame crops. The farmers have already shown they can produce the high-quality sesame that Japanese buyers want. Munyaradzi Gahadzikwa from the World Food Programme explains that growing different crops helps the whole country. Sesame brings good money from foreign markets. When small farmers connect to international buyers, they earn more cash and help make Zimbabwe less dependent on food imports. Local farmers feel very hopeful about growing sesame in the future. With continued backing from Japan and help from agricultural experts, they see bright prospects ahead. The program proves that small farmers can succeed in global markets when given the right opportunities and support. [/QUOTE]

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