Greater productivity for smallholder farmers.
Farmers linked up with markets for their product and supplies.
More nutritious food and healthier diets for the rural population.
About LFSP
The Zimbabwe Livelihoods and Food Security Programme (LFSP) is improving the food security and nutrition of smallholder farmers and rural communities in Zimbabwe. It aims to help 349,000 Zimbabweans by 2018.
LFSP works in eight districts, which were selected based on poverty levels, food insecurity, the prevalence of stunting and the potential for market development. Districts where other donor-funded programmes related to livelihoods and food security are being implemented were excluded.
LFSP is funded by the UK government.
Research findings
Research from the programme will help us understand how to improve food security and how to reduce poverty among rural populations.
Our research is published on the website for everyone to access. You will also find external research about livelihoods and food security in Zimbabwe.
Recent News
Bringing seeds of hope to dry areas in Zimbabwe
The problem: Profit losses due to crop failure and low yields. The ENTERPRIZE consortia implementing the Livelihoods and Food Security Programme’s (LFSP) Agricultural Productivity and Nutrition (APN) component is providing farmers with commercial access to drought-tolerant mung bean seed in…
Protecting farmers’ livelihoods through improved grain storage
The problem: Profit losses due to crop storage constraints Grain storage loss can cost farmers 25%-30% of their yield for the season due to moisture, insects, mold, mildew, and rodents. In Zimbabwe, 14 million people depend on stored grains for…
Government of Zimbabwe adopts seed enrichment
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Health and Child Care David Parirenyatwa, has called for the crafting of a policy compelling food processors to add micro nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin B into their products during the production process….
