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Seed Initiative in Zimbabwe

Seed Initiative in Zimbabwe. Presented by Thembi Maunze smaunze@snvworld.org. Zimbabwe Natural Regions. I – 1000+ mm p.a. II A & B – 750-1000mm III – 650-800 mm IV – 450-650 mm V <450 mm. Southern Africa Capital : Harare Size: ~397,000 sq km Population: ~12million.

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Seed Initiative in Zimbabwe

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  1. Seed Initiative in Zimbabwe Presented by Thembi Maunze smaunze@snvworld.org

  2. Zimbabwe Natural Regions I – 1000+ mm p.a. II A & B – 750-1000mm III – 650-800 mm IV – 450-650 mm V <450 mm Southern Africa Capital : Harare Size: ~397,000 sq km Population: ~12million

  3. Context analysis Zimbabwe • 1980-1998: Zimbabwe a bread basket of Southern Africa, exporting various agricultural products • Zimbabwe economy agro-driven (60% of manufacturing) • 2000-2009 Severe Crisis (Land reform): Hyperinflation, Socio-Economic decline, political instability • Agricultural collapse, Food deficit 7 million (2008) • Net importer of food grains leading to food insecurity • Humanitarian aid: Food aid, free input distribution • 2009; GPA, Reforms (political, economic liberalisation and first signs of recovery, Food aid reduced to 1.9 million

  4. Commercial Mindset Infra-structure/ Land Needs of Small holder farmers Inputs Markets Good Agri-cultural Practices Transport

  5. Intervention Goal- To make farmers food & income secure and to contribute to national food security through: Improving access to inputs, extension services & infrastructure • Promoting shorter OPV varieties • Promoting drought resistance crops • Promoting Conservation Farming • Improving farmers’ business acumen

  6. Agriseeds- Zimbabwe Business Training Processing GAP Output Markets Inputs Transport Seeds

  7. Impact

  8. “ I am proud that I contributed to the seed that is now packaged so neatly. When I go home, I will teach others how precious seed is. I will tell them never to consume seed , it tastes better when consumed by the ground.”

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