About Us
about us
We Are
Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) is a national movement that brings together organic producers, promoters and processors for the development of organic agriculture sector in Zimbabwe.
MISSION
Our Mission & Vision
To work as a national movement that lobbies and advocates for the growth of agriculture in Zimbabwe, by coordinating activities of members, sourcing and providing information on markets and certification.
We’re committed to lobbying and advocating for the growth of agriculture in Zimbabwe, by coordinating activities of members, sourcing and providing information on markets and certification.
An association that contributes to a nation committed to using natural means of agriculture to ensure healthy future for the land and its People
18 Years Of Excellence
An association that contributes to a nation committed to using natural means of agriculture to ensure healthy future for the land and its People
HISTORY
Our History
Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) is registered and Opened its doors to the Zimbabwe Organic Sector
Development of Zimbabwe Organic Standards
Registered Zim Organic and Zim Natural Labels
Development of Zimbabwe organic guarantee system
Trained 32 groups in Mashonaland East Zimbabwe on PGS
Zimbabwe Organic standards accredited by IFOAM and included into the IFOAM family of standards
Zim Organic Produce sold in TM/ Pick N Pay chain stores, Spar, hospitals, and boarding schools
Reached 2900 Households in Chimanimani district of Manicaland
Developed Zimbabwe Organic Sector Strategy
Stakeholder engagement
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. ZOPPA provided direct training in organic farming practices and conducted compliance monitoring to assess farmer groups’ readiness for organic certification. improved livelihood opportunities for smallholder farmers.
aims to promote environmental sustainability by strengthening environmental governance and implementing global treaties, the Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) contributed expertise in organic agriculture and agroecology. By supporting farmers in adopting practices that enhance soil health and protect ecosystems...
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The Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) contributed to the Markets and Seeds Access Project (MASAP) by strengthening knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration to promote organic agriculture and sustainable farming systems in Zimbabwe. Working in Mudzi and Tsholotsho districts and at national level....
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The project is a five-year initiative led by FiBL as part of the Agroecological Transitions for Horticulture in Arid Zones (ATHAZ) programme of IFAD, the UN's International Fund for Agriculutre Development and the EU's DESIRA+ in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...
PARTNERS
Our trusted partners
The work we do is made possible by several partners
Tsitsi Murahwa CTP | CCP | Mcom | Bsc
Mutsa Maswaure CA(Z) RPACC (Z) 
Prof. Christopher Gadzirayi
Dr. Tsitsi Ndowora Nyamupingidza
Rodger Mpande
Fortunate Nyakanda – Executive Director