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Zimbabwe’s land reform agenda is entering a new phase as Government rolls out title deeds to A1 and A2 farmers, including war veterans, while accelerating efforts to regularise informal settlements across the country.
The move is designed to offer citizens secure tenure, strengthen land ownership, and unlock broader socio-economic opportunities , particularly for farming households who have worked the land without legal documents for years.
As part of its rural transformation drive, Government is deepening reforms under the Agriculture Transformation Strategy. Farmers are recording higher yields, household food security is improving, and agricultural efficiency is on the rise across key regions.
By Ruvarashe Gora
Grain production is expected to hit new highs this season, with the 2024–2025 summer cropping projected to deliver a bumper harvest. The anticipated surplus will replenish the Strategic Grain Reserve and stabilise national food supplies.
At grassroots level, incomes are improving. Poverty eradication initiatives anchored in agriculture are beginning to show results, especially among smallholder farmers. This progress is being reinforced by the rural industrialisation policy, which is driving trade, value addition and agro-processing in local communities.
Livestock production is also gaining ground. The national beef and dairy herds continue to grow steadily, while efforts to combat animal-borne diseases remain a top priority. Government support for livestock through the Presidential Heifer, Piggery and Poultry Pass-on Schemes,targeting women, youths, and war veterans, is providing much-needed input support and economic relief.
Meanwhile, the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme continues to expand each year, promoting climate-smart agriculture and increasing production on small plots. In parallel, the Irrigation Development Alliance, a joint effort between Government and the private sector, is set to bring an additional 100,000 hectares under irrigation, offering farmers a chance to produce all year round despite unpredictable weather patterns.
With land now being productively utilised, and a strong policy framework supporting both crop and livestock production, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is moving toward greater self-reliance and commercial viability.
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