4-H Zimbabwe was in Matabeleland South, Matobo District, Ward 24, to conduct intwasa/pfumvudza (conservative farming) demonstrations and educate community farmers about sustainable land preparation.
As a way to empower the most vulnerable in the community, 4-H Zimbabwe visited the homestead of 94-year-old Mr Moyo. The demonstrations were done in his field, reducing his workload. The community members embraced conservative farming as an essential adaptation to climate change. They were receptive to information that was imparted by the organization in articulating the relationship between Climate Change and Agriculture.
The Agritex officer for the ward, Mr Nyamukondiwa, led the demonstrations. He explained the process of land preparation and planting, highlighting the need to mulch or plant beans in between the crops as an alternative to mulching.
Jerry Zingwevhu, 4-H Zimbabwe`s M&E officer, led the discussion on suggestions from the community members on how they think best to mitigate and adapt to Climate Change. The community members suggested installing drip irrigation and scooping dams.
The organisation further suggested the need to utilize traditional grains as they are drought-resistant and more resilient to climate change.
The organisation has been driven to capacitate community farmers in different Provinces in the country on conservative farming.