Empowering Farmers in Binga for Coexistence and Conservation through Agroecology

Posted on November, 11 2025

WWF’s programming in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) seeks to establish a secure, ecologically connected landscape characterized by resilient ecosystems and empowered communities. In pursuit of this vision, WWF Zimbabwe recognizes the pivotal role that agroecological food systems play in strengthening wildlife connectivity and fostering coexistence between wildlife and communities.

In the rural areas of Binga district, lies a remote wilderness of breathtaking scenery of Chizarira National Park, Zimbabwe’s third-largest national park, alongside neighbouring communities who rely on crop production and livestock rearing as the main source of livelihood. Equipping smallholder farmers with agroecological knowledge is essential to achieving harmony between people and nature.

To this end, a farmer training session was conducted in the Muchesu, Kariyangwe, Chinonge, and Manseme wards of Binga, which lie within critical wildlife dispersal areas connected to Chizarira National Park. The training aimed to build the practical and technical skills of smallholder farmers to support climate-resilient, biodiversity-friendly farming systems.

The sessions integrated indigenous traditional knowledge with science-based agroecological practices to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in semi-arid environments. Topics included soil and water conservation, pest and disease management, and post-harvest techniques.

By strengthening agroecological capacity in these communities, WWF Zimbabwe and its partners are helping to pave the way for a landscape where both people and wildlife can thrive—together.

Agroecology practice for soil and water conservation.