📰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗦$𝟲𝟲 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 🔗 ꜰᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ᴏᴜʀ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ ꜰᴏʀ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇꜱ: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JYwP6k4mXPI7NnpMWYiBJ7 The Government of Zimbabwe has officially launched the Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project (HEAP), a US$66.5 million initiative aimed at transforming the horticulture sector and empowering 50,000 smallholder farmers across the country. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Speaking during the launch event, Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos said HEAP is poised to contribute significantly to national food security, nutrition improvement, and economic growth. “The Zimbabwe agriculture revolution train is in motion,” Haritatos declared. “We are building Zimbabwe brick upon brick and stone upon stone, leaving no one and no place behind, and ensuring food sovereignty for all.” HEAP will focus on improving market access, strengthening infrastructure, and boosting production capacity within the horticulture value chain. It is expected to bring modern tools, support systems, and new opportunities to rural communities, helping farmers compete in local and international markets. The project is also aligned with the government's broader goals under Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 1, which prioritize inclusive growth and agricultural modernization. -The Herald