Minister Masuka said the government supported joint ventures is yielding positive results as witnessed at Victory Farm. “The results we are seeing here is as a result of the visionary leadership of President Mnangagwa’s government who have allowed people to get into joint ventures that the land is used for maximum benefit of the country,” he sai. d
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Hon Marian Chombo, who accompanied Minister Masuka, said more investment in the irrigation development is needed to ensure maximum of the dams around the province
“Our wheat farming area continues to increase year after year, thanks to the support from government programs like Pedistock and Maka facilities, private players, and irrigation joint ventures.
These initiatives have increased our wheat hectarage from 18,500 hectares in 2020 to 35,525 this year. “We enthusiastically welcome irrigation projects, which are very important for us here in Mashonaland West Province, as we have access to abundant water from Mazvikadeyi Dam, Chivero Dam, Darwendale Dam, Biri Dam, and many other rivers that flow through this area,” she said.
Mapfoche paid tribute to the government support mechanism for farmers to productively use the land, allowing partnerships with those without land but with resources to partner those with land without financial resources. 🔗 Read Full Article
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