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Zimbabwe. Socio-economic context and role of agriculture. Country fact sheet on food and agriculture policy trends

In response to the declining production trend for maize and wheat over the period 2007-2016, the government took measures that included direct inputs assistance to farmers, provision of extension services, and liberalization and deregulation measures. However, financial constraints, together with a number of weather-related shocks, have considerably limited the impact of these measures on agricultural production and development

URL
http://www.fao.org/3/a-i6022e.pdf
Date
2016
Publisher
FAO
Region
Africa
Keywords
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agricultural subsidies, Investment & finance, Laws & regulations, Policy cycle, Rural development, Rural finance, Trade & markets