Among factors contributing 2 low crop yields, lower than optimal plant population is 1 of the major culprits. Despite getting all agronomic parameters right, low plant pop will always pull down the yield. Need 2 prioritize attainment of optimal plant populations @AgritexS
.@FAO in Zimbabwe, under the @WorldBank funded @ZIRP_Zimbabwe Project supported 109 898 smallholder farming households to transition from humanitarian assistance, induced by the Cyclone Idai, to self-sustaining agricultural households linked to various markets. @UNOPS_Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, FAO is promoting and supporting the development of sustainable models such as the integration of Climate Smart Agriculture, WASH, health, livestock and nutrition programmes in rural communities, schools, health and farmer field schools. @euinzim@UNICEFZIMBABWE
Revitalizing irrigation schemes for improved livelihoods is a key priority that feeds into FAO's strategic framework to achieve the #fourbetters aligned to Zimbabwe's Agenda 2030 @MoLAFWRD_Zim
Community & nutrition gardens play an important role in enhancing food security & dietary diversity.
The gardens established by FAO under the @ZIRP_Zimbabwe project have become a source of nutrition & livelihoods for most women in Cyclone Idai affected areas.
Today FAO joined at @UNOPS_Zimbabwe & the @WorldBank representatives to witness firsthand the impact of the @ZIRP_Zimbabwe interventions on the livelihoods of communities affected by Cyclone Idai.
A community empowerment, livelihoods transformed and a bright future ahead.
Cattle vaccination against Lumpy Skin Disease today, at a dip tank in WashBank, Chikomba district.
LSD in cattle can lead to rapid loses and in some cases mortalities of up to 35%. Vaccination plays a key role in controlling the spread of the disease @ZIRP_Zimbabwe@WorldBank
...especially on the poor & most vulnerable . In #Zimbabwe, @FAOSFSAfrica continues to work with communities, ensuring minimum disruption to ongoing projects. Implementation of the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (@ZIRP_Zimbabwe), funded by #WorldBank and managed by @UNOPS...
#COVID-19 global crisis which is already affecting the food and agriculture sector. Prompt measures to ensure that food supply chains are kept alive, domestically and internationally, to mitigate the risk of large shocks that would have a considerable impact on everybody....
ENERGY INDABA
AN APPEAL FOR #EnergyIndaba
1. The GoZ and its departments
2. Private sector organizations
3. Consumer Organizations
4. Development agencies
No food, no drinks, no charges #austerity
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