Michael Dawes
@MichaelDawes01
Director of @apt_zimbabwe, a ZW trust dedicated to rural economic devmnt through mkt systm approaches. Secretary of @mla_zimbabwe
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Vusanani gp fm Umzingwane hv produced 50MT stockfeed since Oct18. Partnering #ForestryCommission 4 Nationl Tree Planting day &2 donate 100 trees. 'The bushmeal prog hs hlpd us appreciate the value of trees.' #MELANA_Mkts @apt_zimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
#MELANA_Mkts Mathabiswana gp in Umguza started 2016 w @EXPORTTRADING sesame prodctn. In 2019 t 23 member gp ws contractd2 @BuntuPvt delivrng 54MT. This season plantng 18.5ha. Also contracted2 local threshing bizns on 20ha @apt_zimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
#Kacholo contracted Malaga Chili at Nkosikazi Irrigation scheme. The crop has picked up considerably since the start of the rains. Also shown are seedbeds for the incoming crop #MELANA_Mkts @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
Members of Nkosikazi Irrig Schm pay monthly M&E subs but needed other revenue stream. #MELANA_Mkts intrdcd the goat breed imprvmnt model. 32 Kalahari Red kids hv bn born. Sales planned4 end Dec #MELANA_Mkts @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
Thresher bizns testify that presence of threshers is behind incr in local production of trad grains. The 5 #MELANA_Mkts supported bizns are also each contrctng 20ha sorghum. Shown is an Hauke contract crop @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
'It all started w the thresher.' Hauke Irrig Schm depended on crop prodctn b4 #MELANA_Mkts introdcd a threshing model. 3yrs later they provide trnsprt services w trailer purchasd fm profits. Nw planning 2by a 2nd thresher @apt_zimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
Delicious nutritious isitshwala senyawuthi (millet sadza) and #RoadRunner chicken. The millet was threshed by local Hauke bizns group & ground by 'Done Well' bizns #MELANA_Mkts @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
Belinda's 'Done Well' bizns in Bubi hs manufactured 21MT slockfeed& ground 500 bkts of grain. Frmrs testify hw their thin cattle were saved thro local access2 feed. She pays 4 local collectors #MELANA_Mkts @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
#ThisWeek the #MELANA_Mkts team is touring Bubi, Umguza and Umzingwane districts, visiting the local businesses supported by the programme, and assessing the impact of their business models on the community @apt_zimbabwe @WHHZimbabwe @ZRBFZIM @UKinZimbabwe @euinzim @SwedeninZW
#Imagine having a #LearningTree in your remote village. A place where you can go with your device 2download information on crop &livestock farming. And of course a movie 4 your leisure time! This is now possible with @afroonet fixed unit - join us at 1 pm today to learn more!
Be sure to join us for this month's member forum/webinar where we will learn about how @afroonet are providing a solution for the sharing of content to people at the #bottom_of_the_pyramid
Day 258 ~ #Zimbabwe's Bees are Being Saved From Extinction by an Innovative New Project “We locate #apiaries in areas which do not heavily rely on usage of pesticides and herbicides in #agriculture to minimise chemical and pesticide poisoning of #bees”. bit.ly/FTBDay258
One of the challenges is the raiding of goat flocks by baboons and hyenas that live in the nearby mountains. The problem is particularly bad in periods of food shortage, such as now. Some 17 goats lost in recent months.
@LFSPZim Market Development close-out meeting with Chidamunyu Goat Breeders Ward 31 Makoni. Mature gp offers maize shelling & local stckfeed sales. Group expressed confidence in continuing post programme because of capacity developed in past years @UKinZimbabwe @PalladiumImpact
Agnolo group took advantage of the presence of the DDC to lobby for a stand in the growth point at which to base their multiple business operations
@LFSPZim-MD #closeout. Nw in Mutasa W7 Honde w Agnolo tractor gp. '@LFSPZim trained us 2b real bizns people, we cn stand on our own becoz we hv bn well taught, we dont need donors, we look forward 2being the donor! @UKinZimbabwe @apt_zimbabwe @PalladiumImpact @PracticalAction
Whilst the team was visiting two buyers arrived, purchasing 270 indigenous pullets and 300 chicks, paying USD 980 and USD 195, respectively.
@LFSPZim-MD #closeout w nwly frmed Takunda gp in W5 Mutasa. Leaps & bounds since recvng incubator during June lockdown. Ovecome mkting probs w +ve cashflow. Confident about t future w plans2 formulate poultry feed. @UKinZimbabwe @apt_zimbabwe @PalladiumImpact @PracticalAction
#Mechanised Tractor Services for farmers & local authorities!
@LFSPZim supported Nyamusosa FGE to secure tractor and accessories which today as @UKinZimbabwe closes @PalladiumImpact @apt_zimbabwe @grmzimbabwe market dvpt work, community is partnering in maintaining roads. Contributed fuel&labour 4 tractor. We pack our bags smiling😊#closout
Visited 2Mutare @LFSPZim -MD company partners as prt of t Manicaland #closeout tour. Our journey w #MFS started w dvlpmnt of 3 rural input supply stores in Maniclnd. @Molus develpd livestock supply models w cmmunities @UKinZimbabwe @apt_zimbabwe @PalladiumImpact @PracticalAction
Hoping to see how this develops!
1.The Chairperson of Dombojena Community Cattle Spray Race in Shurugwi district ZW. 1 among the first communal spray races in Zimbawe ushered through @LFSPZim. @faosfsafrica @Heifer @UKinZimbabwe
'Thankyou 4 fighting 4 us.' #BusyFingers Incubator Assoc in Wrd28 Mutare praises @LFSPZim officers 4 their commitment to their biz success. The energetic grp has come a long way since receiving their equipment in June @UKinZimbabwe @apt_zimbabwe @PalladiumImpact @PracticalAction
Everthing comes 2 an end. In Manicaland week w stakeholders discusssing exit of Market Development component of @LFSPZim. Here w Makoni district leadership. Will also visit some of the local market actors providing farmer services. @UKinZimbabwe @apt_zimbabwe @PalladiumImpact
Watch the @LFSPZim space!
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