The government of Zimbabwe has earmarked 12,000 hectares for a jatropha project in Harare Province, which should help current efforts aimed at expanding energy sources.
Senior government official Mr. Justine Dzvairo said the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (NOCZIM) will assist farmers by giving them enough seedlings and other inputs to make sure that the project is a success. NOCZIM is prepared to give 18 million seedlings to support the project.
"Farmers are encouraged to take the project seriously, since we are geared to give them all the necessary support to make this project a success in Harare," noted Dzvairo.
The government has also identified schools in Harare already involved jatropha farming. "We have identified more than 30 schools in Harare, in order to equip students with knowledge about the plant,’’ Dzvairo added
NOCZIM has stepping up efforts to promote the production of the Jatropha curcas plant as an alternative source of diesel to avert fuel shortages in the country.
The Herald
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