The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), through its collaboration with Zimbabwe, is playing a key role in supporting the region's agricultural transformation
By extending its support to Zimbabwe’s 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), FAO is committing to transform agrifood systems through the following five pathways:
- Enhancing livelihoods and food security
- Developing and rehabilitating irrigation
- Supporting livestock and disease control
- Reducing post-harvest losses
- Ensuring nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Specifically, this includes bolstering seed policy and regulations, promoting climate-smart technologies and farming systems, and facilitating access to markets through improved infrastructure and trade promotion. These comprehensive commitments address everything from food safety and nutrition to sustainable consumption and climate-smart agriculture.
The Zimbabwe Agriculture Food Systems Transformation Strategy represents a comprehensive blueprint for agricultural renewal. It targets multiple objectives, including food security, import substitution, value addition, and job creation – with a particular focus on empowering youth.
"Our role extends beyond simple assistance," deputy FAO representative in Zimbabwe, Louis Muhigirwa explained. "We are working with the government of Zimbabwe to equip farmers, extension officers, and agribusinesses with modern farming techniques and digital tools that can revolutionise agricultural productivity."
Boosting innovation and sustainability across Zimbabwe's agrifood systems
FAO along with Zimbabwe is committing to transform agrifood systems in the region. (Image source: FAO)
