Irrigation rehab to improve livelihoods: Jiri

THE government has embarked on a massive rehabilitation project of 426 irrigation schemes across Zimbabwe aimed at improving livelihoods and uplifting communities, particularly in dry areas.

The programme has also reached the Birchenough Bridge irrigation scheme, which spans 316 hectares and is a prime example of government efforts.

The successful rehabilitation programme of the irrigation scheme has benefited about 720 families and is producing crops such as wheat, maize, chillies, groundnuts and tomatoes, with chillies mainly for export.

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