In Zimbabwe, Matabeleland South goat farmers target pure breeds (WATCH)

In Zimbabwe, members of the Queen of Reds Farmer Field School in Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South Province have introduced the cross-breeds of Kalahari bucks and Matabele Boer goats, aiming to produce pure stud breeds for export. The 27-member group which is based in Msizini Village, has a herd of 184 goats. 

 

The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development in partnership with the Green Climate Fund and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Africa programme has rolled out the farmer field schools concept to promote peer to peer learning. More than 230 farmer field schools have been established under the programme.