The Zimbabwean government has issued a directive for farmers to prepare for an anticipated Super El Niño weather event during the upcoming summer season. Officials are advising the agricultural sector to implement mitigation strategies, including the planting of drought-resistant crop varieties.
Obert Jiri, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, stated that the government is emphasizing proactive measures based on previous experiences with climate variability. The guidance aims to help farmers adapt to the potential impacts of the weather phenomenon on national food security.
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