Supporting Organic Agriculture and the Bambara Nut Value Chain

The Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) was contracted by Welthungerhilfe to support farmers under the SCOPE4IVC Project in Chivi, Bubi, Umzingwane and Gokwe districts. The assignment focused on strengthening farmers’ capacity in organic production, promoting improved standards and export readiness, and supporting the uptake of organic agriculture among targeted micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). ZOPPA provided direct training in organic farming practices and conducted compliance monitoring to assess farmer groups’ readiness for organic certification. A key focus was the development of the organic Bambara nut value chain, helping to strengthen the potential for sustainably produced Bambara nuts to access markets while promoting environmentally sound farming practices and improved livelihood opportunities for smallholder farmers.