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Scaling fodder innovations to improve livestock productivity in Zimbabwe’s semi-arid regions
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The LIPS Zimbabwe project boosts livestock productivity and climate resilience by introducing drought-tolerant fodder crops and mechanization to farmers in semi-arid regions
Sow, grow, and thrive: a pathway to improve cassava farming in Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
SIFAZ is shifting farmer mindsets towards promoting sustainable practices that not only improve cassava yields but minimize physical labor.
A tale of two worlds: contrasting realities in southern and northern Zambia during El Niño
Climate adaptation and mitigation
El Niño has contributed to starkly different weather patterns in northern and southern Zambia. On World Water Day 2024, this piece navigates the complex challenge of mitigating water abundancy and scarcity through different agricultural practices that support livelihoods and food security.
Strengthening resilience in Mutoko farmers through agroecological research
Capacity development
A workshop to help tackle climate challenges faced by Mutoko farmers generated significant interest among farmers and stakeholders to work towards sustainable approaches.
LIPS-Zimbabwe empowers farmers through innovative intercropping trials
Climate adaptation and mitigation
LIPS-Zimbabwe has been at the frontline of introducing innovations to farmers in Mutoko and Buhera by integrating intercropping trials.
Resilience Building through agroecological intensification in Zimbabwe (RAIZ)
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Wheat output in Africa and South Asia will suffer severely from climate change by 2050, modelling study shows
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Crop simulation models predict that climate change will lower global wheat production by 2050 in Africa and South Asia, where food security is already threatened.
Farmers in Buhera gear up for climate-smart agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Water harvesting technology trials give hope to farmers in semi-arid regions of Zimbabwe.
Zambia officials promote sustainable maize cropping practices for small-scale farmers
Environmental health and biodiversity
The new farming methods can raise harvests, enrich soils, and capture and conserve moisture.
La Agricultura de ConservaciĂłn, una oportunidad para afrontar los retos presentes y futuros de la agricultura
Capacity development
Source: AgroinformaciĂłn (22 Jun 2021)
At the 8th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, Martin Kropff argued that “agriculture cannot take a toll on the environment”, praising conservation agriculture for its contribution to building resilience to drought.
Saving water and time
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Drip irrigation technologies are conserving resources and improving farmer resilience in eastern Zimbabwe.
Breaking Ground: Isaiah Nyagumbo advances climate-smart technologies to improve smallholder farming systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Systems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.
