President Mnangagwa has issued certificates and handed over
prizes to excelling young farmers and agricultural experts contributing
significantly towards the attainment of food and nutrition security in the
country.
The function which was held at the Botanic Gardens in
Harare was also attended by ministers who included Lands, Agriculture, Water
and Rural Development Minister Perrance Shiri, Information, Publicity and
Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa and other senior Government
officials, input suppliers and other stakeholders in the agriculture industry.
The young farmers who went home with prizes that include
motorbikes, farming inputs and money were commended for working hard despite
having small pieces of land and facing challenges that include lack of access
to funding, expertise and lucrative markets.
Most of the outstanding young farmers do not own land as
they were still young when Government embarked on the land reform programme but
are doing well in crop and animal production. They are contributing
significantly towards the eradication of hunger and poverty in their
communities and enhance empowerment of young people.
Officially launching the inaugural National Young Champion
farmer Awards at the Botanic Gardens in Harare today, President Mnangagwa said
the youths were the future of the country and should be supported with
resources so they can excel. Herald
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