Unblocking Supply of Agricultural Finance in Zimbabwe: Review of CasesInvolving Risk-Mitigating Mechanisms August, 2017
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Policy Brief: Smallholder Productivity & Subsidies
Smallholder Productivity and Subsidies: Policy Issues, Opportunities and Recommendations for Zimbabwe August, 2017
Policy Brief on Smallholder Productivity and Subsidies – Policy Issues, Opportunities and Recommendations for Zimbabwe
The majority of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe cultivate very small plots, with 40-52 percent cultivating less than 1 hectare (Ha) and 70-75 percent cultivating less than 2Ha. This means any agricultural and food security strategy that does not recognize this structure will likely be ineffective to achieve inclusive and broad-based poverty reduction and agricultural growth. … Continue reading Policy Brief on Smallholder Productivity and Subsidies – Policy Issues, Opportunities and Recommendations for Zimbabwe