Zimbabwean farmers revive indigenous crops through community seed banks

Zimbabwean farmers are reviving indigenous, drought-resistant crops through community seed banks to combat climate change impacts. An FAO-backed initiative in Chipinge is preserving traditional crop varieties like sorghum and millet, strengthening food security and providing a safety net against droughts and floods. This effort builds on indigenous knowledge, promoting crop diversification and reducing reliance on external seed systems, with plans to replicate the model elsewhere in Zimbabwe.