Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo

Research for development (R4D) and sustainable intensification of agriculture systems. Views are my own, RT doesn't mean endorsement

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Exciting times! 2nd leg of the INALL exchange between 🇿🇼 and 🇰🇪 in 🇿🇼Farmers from @CSHEPKENYA & @DNRC2023 at the @CIMMYT Zimbabwe office for the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative International Exchange (INALL). Sharing knowledge & learning to advance sustainable farming practices.

[Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo @vgpchimonyo]

@konyangokev @CIMMYT @CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CIFOR_ICRAF @Lisa_ElenaFuchs @CGKChege @peterboloh On behalf of the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative 🇿🇼 team and @CIMMYT, we would like to thank the #AgroecologyInitiative 🇰🇪 team #INALL Exchange visit. The discussions were motivating & provided an opportunity for Cross-learning ❤️ Safe travels back 🏡

[Dovely-Kev @konyangokev]

@vgpchimonyo and the @CIMMYT Zimbabwe team, thanks for the great welcome to this amazing country. Well delivered informative and thought provoking presentations on seed systems, breeding, Agroecology and the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative in Zim. #INALLExchang

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Today farmers from 🇰🇪 visited local farmers in Mbire Ward 2 under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative to exchange knowledge on sustainable practices! 🤝🇿🇼🇰🇪
They explored livestock integration of goats & cattle 🐐🐄, hay bailing , conservation agriculture plots 🌽, mechanisation 🚜

[Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo @vgpchimonyo]

@KudzieChimzy @CGIAR @CIMMYT @CraigMuraz @tellysibbs @dorcasmatangi @panasheila @simonestaiger @FajuRose This year @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative led by @CIMMYT brought together @IWMI_ @ICRISAT @ILRI Vet services, #SocialServices, #CareGivers @Hamara @Agrowth @SeedCoZimbabwe @EasiSeedsZim @K2Seed Farmers @Agritex at the 1st ever #AgroecologyFair held in Mbire and Murehwa in 🇿🇼

[CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes @CGIARenviro]

Recently, the #AgroecologyInitiative, led in #Zimbabwe by @CIMMYT, participated in the #RegionalAgroecologyConference. Here are the takeaways from an event that advocated for a regional agroecology policy within the Southern African Development Community. https://t.co/ObhV7ynDPj

[Food Tank @foodtank]

“Diversity is the foundation of nature’s benefits. Diversity improves diets and livelihoods.” - Sieglinde Snapp, @CIMMYT. Tune in now: https://t.co/1DY8sqVHUd

[Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank @DaniNierenberg]

"Women need to be at the table, they need to be collaborators." - Vimbayi Chimonyo, @CIMMYT. Tune in now: https://t.co/71I9DmW8wd

[Sieg Snapp CIMMYT @Sieg_SAS]

We are live! Crops that nourish off to an inspiring start: thank you Sam Myers John Hopkins for cohosting this important conversation on how to promote agrodoversification in a simplifying world #VACS @CIMMYT @bramaccimmyt @foodtank

[Tinashe Lindel Dirwai @TheGrillz263]

This new study, led by @DennisJChoruma , alongside co-authors @vgpchimonyo @Inga_JM @MMutenje @Maysounmustafa @TafMabhaudhi focuses on the digitalization of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Available: https://t.co/S7iNkaxa9N

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Lots of fun and learning was had in Murehwa Ward 4 at the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative first ever #AgroecologyFair2024 in the district held at Muchinjike Secondary School. The event was a huge success, all thanks goes to the #AEI team, farmers, stakeholders and our partners.

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Highlight 2/2: Day 5 in 🇰🇪 during the #INALL exchange, farmer reps from 🇿🇼 @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative visited #Ngong Organic Farmers Market run by #Nooya PGS Group under @CSHEPKENYA to learn how the group market and sell their produce. It was wonderful to witness

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

With a day left to the @CIMMYT initiated @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative #AgroecologyFair2024 organized in partnership with @AgritexS Join us tomorrow in Murehwa Ward 4 to witness the power of partnerships in nurturing sustainable landscapes in Agroecology. #OneCGIAR #Agroecology

[dorcas matangi @dorcasmatangi]

A visit to the #Kenya #ALL #DrylandNaturalResourcesCentre & seeing #permaculture at is a powerful reminder of the power of #Agroecology. #foodforests #sunkenbeds #terracing #woodlots ensuring #diversity of food systems in the #AgroecologyInitiative #INALL @CGIAR @CIMMYT

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

So much is achieved when knowledge gained is shared among people with a common interest. A visit to @DNRC2023 in @OfficialMakueni from🇿🇼 farmers and youth farmers from @CSHEPKENYA under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative #INALL exchange showed how forestry can be integrated

[Bram Govaerts CIMMYT @bramaccimmyt]

.@CIMMYT partnered in a pilot program in two #Zimbabwe’s districts to promote agroecological solutions. Through the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative, this joint effort aims to empower farmers & create a more sustainable agricultural system. https://t.co/GFns3ywHnO

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

During the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative #INALL exchange visit to @CSHEPKENYA in @KiambuCountyGov with the AEI team and farmers from 🇿🇼! The team met with the inspiring founder Esther and farmers from the ALL, learning invaluable lessons on organic & #agroecological farming,

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

Highlight 1/2: Day 5 in 🇰🇪 with farmer reps from 🇿🇼 & 🇰🇪 ALLs, all under the @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative participating in an #INALL exchange in @KajiadoGov @CSHEPKENYA Kiserian branch. Much co-sharing of knowledge happened, with farm visits learning on IPM, water management,

[Murazhi Craig @CraigMuraz]

#FlashbackFriday to last year's incredible @CGIAR #AgroecologyInitiative Seed & Livestock Fair 🌽🐄🐔 in Murehwa 🇿🇼! Farmers came together to share knowledge, seeds, and innovative practices.
Get ready for even more excitement at this year's #AgroecologyFair2024!

[Sieg Snapp CIMMYT @Sieg_SAS]

Diversity comes in different shapes, and more diversity = multifunction. How to scale? #farmeragency #sustained experimentation dense demo examples from Malawi & Zim Thanks ⁦@vgpchimonyo⁩ #paswelmarenya A learning agenda matters! #agroecology in the field