PELUM Zimbabwetook a major step toward ecological economic development by hosting the 13th National Seed Fair 2025 at the Botanical Gardens in Harare. The two-day event, themed “Nurturing Our Future – Reviving Our Heritage,” brought together over 1,300 participants including government officials, civil society organizations (CSOs), food and agriculture stakeholders, media, and individuals. He highlighted the generational gap in knowledge about indigenous foods and stressed the importance of reconnecting youth with traditional diets to preserve cultural heritage and biodiversity.
This seed fair is a celebration of our culture and a strategy to shift mindsets toward traditional foods,” Mudzindiko said. He noted that marketing traditional foods is crucial for economic growth and community development, calling for stronger efforts to bridge intergenerational knowledge gaps through education and showcasing indigenous cuisine. The event supports Zimbabwe’s National Strategy and Action Plan on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Representing the government, Dumisani Kutywayo, Chief Director in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to food security, citing the country’s ratification of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). Through advocacy, awareness, and market linkages, the organization plays a vital role in Zimbabwe’s fight against hunger, poverty, and environmental vulnerability.
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