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MINISTRY OF LANDS, AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, WATER AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

MINISTRY OF LANDS, AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, WATER AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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Modern Livestock Laboratory opened at Esigodini Agricultural College

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Beef Production

Livestock Recovery and Growth Plan, which focused on nutrition, genetics and disease, capacitating of extension services, market and trade development and investment mobilisation.

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Mechanisation and Tillage Services

By the end of 2022, government had imported 1 189 tractor units. The tractor fleet increased from 8 000 in 2020 to 14 000 in 2023 largely due to government bilateral agreements.

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Maize production

Maize and sorghum yields increased dramatically under Pfumvudza/Intwasa compared to conventional production (fig 2) with the wholesale adoption of this production practice in the smallholder sector annual maize production from this sector could reach 1.8 million MT annually, from 493 739MT contribution in 2021/2 to 586 539MT in 2022/3 from pfumvudza.

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Winter Wheat Production

Zimbabwe achieved a record wheat production of 375 131MT in 2022, surpassing its previous production record of 324 000MT achieved in 1999. The annual national requirement is 360 000 MT for soft wheat. Government has promulgated a policy to establish a strategic wheat reserve of 250 000MT. Approximately 420 000 MT is expected from 90 192 ha planted in 2023, another record production.

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Irrigation Development

The irrigated area increased from 173 000ha in 2020 to 203 000 ha in 2022, with 350 000 ha planned by 2025.

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Dam Construction

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Small grains thrive in dry regions

CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BY PROVIDING CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

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2025 CLIENTS SERVICE CHARTER

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Informing Growth: The Power of Effective Information Packaging and Media Publicity in Zimbabwe's Fisheries Sector

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Sustainable Livestock Production Hinges on Three Critical Pillars , PS

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Government Ramps Up ‘Dam Economy’ Vision

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Zimbabwe's Record-Breaking Tobacco Harvest: A Triumph for Smallholder Farmers

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Mazowe Dam Holds Adequate Water for Winter Wheat Despite Low Levels

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Zimbabwe Moves to Strengthen Agricultural Innovation with Amendment of Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill

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Bail It, Don't Burn It!

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Zimbabwe’s Blueberry Sector Rises to Global Prominence

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The National Clean-Up Day

JUNE 2025

Keeping Zimbabwe beautiful! MLAFWRD staff leading by example, keeping to promise in the National clean-up campaign

JULY 2025

In line with the Presidential declaration, ministry staff, led by senior officials, joined the nation in observing the monthly National Clean-Up Day.

SUCCESS STORIES

UREA TREATMENT STOVER (UTS)

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Zim participates at Belarusian Agro-Industrial Week to advance agricultural partnerships

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PS Leads the Charge for Sustainable Agricultural Innovation at ADMA Agrishow.

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The Department of Fisheries & FAOSFAFRICA's visit to a women-led fingerling distribution hub in Manicaland Province

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Please be cautious and verify information through our official channels.

Public Notice

Please be advised that The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development is NOT issuing Agricultural SMES Grants to farmers.Any communication claiming otherwise is a SCAM.

Please be cautious and verify information through our official channels.

The International Day of Plant Health was celebrated on the 12th of May 2025. The theme, “The Importance of Plant Health in One Health,” resonates profoundly with the interconnectedness of life on our planet and underscores the critical role that healthy plants play in the well-being of all.

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CONGRATULATIONS:- MINISTRY OF LANDS, AGRICULTURE,FISHERIES,WATER AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR WINNING THE CALTEX FLOATING TROPHY FOR BEST STAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTION! !!!

SUMMER PRODUCER PRICE 2024/2025

Performance contract signing 2025 and Awards

CONGRATULATIONS HON. Dr. ANXIOUS JONGWE MASUKA!; OUR PERMANENT SECRETARY PROF. dr. OBERT JIRI !

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1st runner up award

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WASH JOINT SECTOR REVIEW 2024_HIGHLIGHTS_FINAL

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