A Guide to Conservation Agriculture in Zimbabwe - Canadian ...

Farming for the Future
Conservation agriculture is a way of farming that conserves soil and water while promoting sustained, improved
crop yields.
Farming for the Future is the indispensible manual on conservation agriculture for agricultural extension
officers, trainers, project officers and field staff in Zimbabwe.
Drawing from field experience and farmer testimonies, practical guidance is provided on:
• how to work with rural communities to promote conservation agriculture
• how to overcome barriers to the uptake and implementation of conservation agriculture
• how to plan and conduct field-based training, and
• how to prepare and manage planting basins, with tailored guidelines for each natural region of Zimbabwe.
Published by the Zimbabwe Conservation Agriculture Task Force, Farming for the Future also contains guidelines
for simple paired plot demonstrations, a 3 year implementation calendar, and recommended conservation
agriculture packages.
The manual also includes a simple theoretical overview of the origins, principles, significance and relevance of
conservation agriculture, as well as contacts for further information and resources.
ISBN 978-0-7974-3735-7