Kirimuva Garden Gears Up for Maize Farming

  • Written by: Nozibusiso Sivalo

Kirimuva market garden members preparing land for maize in Pumula, Bulawayo

Kirimuva market garden members in Pumula are preparing their land for maize cropping to boost food production and household livelihoods, with the initiative using community garden resources to lay the groundwork for a productive and income-generating planting season.

The drive to boost urban food production is gaining momentum in Bulawayo's north-west where members of Kirimuva market garden are breaking the hard, dry soil in eager anticipation of the forthcoming rainy season. The initiative is set to turn community land into food and livelihoods, as farmers get ready to put their plans into action.

Kirimuva garden members breaking dry soil ahead of the rainy season

Land being prepared for maize planting at Kirimuva market garden