Pastures are dwindling as indigenous grasses and trees are swallowed. The invasive alien species ruthlessly stretches its legs into the valley, which has been a guarantor of a reliable food supply system for the community
Poetry: That Letter In My Hand
I had a letter in my hand
Veld fires, urban communities at risk
The theme for this year’s (2021) National Fire Week commemorations is ‘Veld Fires and Food Security – Protect the harvest”. The theme aims at encouraging farmers to protect their harvests through veld fire prevention andmanagement.
Urban Agriculture: Hydroponics, possible game changer
Urban agriculture in Zimbabwe has expanded significantly. Every open space seemingly undeveloped is cleared for crop production on the onset of the rainy season every year.
Commercial Wheat Production, The Basics
Bread wheat, which is produced in large quantities, is used for making leavened, flat and steamed bread, biscuits, cakes and fermented alcoholic beverages such as beer, vodka and ethanol.
Literature in indigenous langauages: Ubhalu Lwenyosi
Basekhona yini omadolo kabonwa?Yibo abadil’ izindlu kababamkhulu.
Kwathi zonk’ inkunzana ezazingaba,
Yikusasa lomhlambi zasisiswa.
Lowveld Tourism: Mwachumeni and Naivasha camps
The deciduous-vegetated flat terrain of the semi-arid expansive land, the myths surrounding the river and the presence of diverse animal species make the Save Rivervalley yet a perfect destination for wanderers.
Groundnut production in communal areas, the basics
Groundnut grows best in sandy loam soils, with less than 15% clay and a pH between 5.3 and 7.3.
Perspective: Understanding Rural People’s Vulnerability to Climate Change
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal number 13 is Climate Action. The goal aims at encouraging urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Emotional Tears
They have created trenches on my face.
Steep depression in the deepest parts, of my heart.