FAO Partners Zimbabwe to Launch Agriculture Strategy

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Zimbabwean government have partnered to unveil a new agriculture strategy aimed at identifying key investment opportunities, according to Daily News. The initiative, launched in Bulawayo, targets boosting domestic agricultural productivity and addressing food security challenges by focusing on crops, livestock, and irrigation systems to reduce import dependency, as part of the National Development Strategy. The strategy was developed after extensive consultations with farmers, agribusinesses, and development partners, as reported by Daily News. It seeks to leverage technical expertise and funding from the FAO to modernize the sector and improve rural livelihoods through sustainable practices and value chain development, aiming to enhance resilience against climate shocks and create jobs. This collaboration could transform Zimbabwe's agricultural landscape, but implementation will require sustained political will and private sector engagement to realize its full potential and achieve food sovereignty.