Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is feeling the effects of climate change. To help the country’s many small farmers adapt to this new reality, this project provided comprehensive training in climate-resilient agriculture to 2 000 farmers.

Working with the project team, participating farmers opened experimental fields from which they received hands-on, skill-based training. One lesson focused on crop diversification as a means of improving soil fertility, crop yield, and nutrition levels. Other topics included weed and pest control, applying organic fertilisers, crop rotation, composting, harvesting, and storage. Farmers also learned about growing drought-resistant crops and small livestock. Furthermore, the project helped participants master basic business skills, such as financial management, marketing, and accounting, along with knowledge on nutrition and sanitation.

By the end of the project, over 95 % of participating farmers had adopted sustainable farming techniques. As a result, they saw a nearly 50 % increase in productivity, allowing them to earn a stable income.