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

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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

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HISTORY

Our History

2008
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ZOPPA Founded

Zimbabwe Organic Producers and Promoters Association (ZOPPA) is registered and Opened its doors to the Zimbabwe Organic Sector

2009
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Organic Standards

Development of Zimbabwe Organic Standards

2010
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Labels Registration

Registered Zim Organic and Zim Natural Labels

2011
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Organic guarantee system

Development of Zimbabwe organic guarantee system

2012
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Training

Trained 32 groups in Mashonaland East Zimbabwe on PGS

2014
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IFOAM Accreditation

Zimbabwe Organic standards accredited by IFOAM and included into the IFOAM family of standards

2015
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Market Linkages

Zim Organic Produce sold in TM/ Pick N Pay chain stores, Spar, hospitals, and boarding schools

2015/2016
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Outreach

Reached 2900 Households in Chimanimani district of Manicaland

2017
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Organic Sector Strategy

Developed Zimbabwe Organic Sector Strategy

2019 - 2020
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Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement

PARTNERS

Our trusted partners

The work we do is made possible by several partners