Milton Tinashe Makumbe
@milton_makumbe
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Fisheries & Aquaculture Expert| Director, Fisheries Dept|Animal breeder & Agric Ecologist| Promoting sustainable agric. & fisheries practices in Zimbabwe
Joined March 2025
Zimbabwe’s $1B fisheries vision needs more than water — it needs informed communities, smart media, and strategic knowledge sharing. “Let’s learn to grow fish as a people.” Hon. Marapira
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The Progressive Management Pathway for Aquaculture Biosecurity offers a 4-stage approach to manage disease risks via risk-based tools & public–private partnerships. The goal ➡️healthier stocks, stronger livelihoods & sustainable aquaculture. Read more 👉 https://t.co/WazGRk9Vke
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#UnpackingAFSRTS2 (2026–2030) Using a food systems approach and value chain perspective, the AFSRTS2 is designed around five strategic impact areas aligned with NDS2. 👇
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Zimbabwe takes a major step in strengthening aquaculture in 🇿🇼🐟 FAO has handed over high-quality tilapia broodstock to Henderson Research Station, boosting national fish seed systems & supporting small-scale farmers. #BlueTransformation 🔗 https://t.co/nhwIpVHeYZ
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A total of 124kgs of fish were harvested from 1500 fingerlings stocked, with a profit of $372 realised. Community empowerment in action! #AquacultureInAction #RuralDevelopment @MoLAFWRD_Zim @InfoMinZW @DeptFisheriesa1 @ZBCNewsonline @MarichoMedia @SundayMailZim
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Harnessing the fruits of the Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme! A successful harvest at Gaza, Komanani Village Business Unit in Chiredzi.
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💚 Protecting the environment 💚 Mobilizing communities 💚 Influencing policies #RuralWomen make a lasting impact, but are hit hardest by extreme poverty and food insecurity. On #RuralWomensDay, join our call to advance their livelihoods and leadership: https://t.co/5zVwpKGH8i
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📣 This #RuralWomensDay, we celebrate their vital role in feeding and nourishing communities, sustaining ecosystems, and driving resilience in our food systems. 👉 At WorldFish, we’re celebrating this day with the launch of our first Gender Newsletter! Read the newsletter:
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The new @FAOfish Yearbook is out now! 📊 Check out the latest data on fisheries and aquaculture, covering production, trade, fleet statistics, and more. Because informed decisions start with solid evidence. 👉 https://t.co/JNLc2EMaev
#BlueTransformation
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Great initiative from the FAO & UN Agencies pushing towards women's empowerment that will no doubt lead to sustainable food systems. We were told farmers yield 30% more when women are involved in farming. Let us continue to mainstream women in agric. @UN_CFS @FAO @FAOZimbabwe
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Minister Masuka declared: “The time for talk is over — Africa must act now, to Win the Race Against Food Insecurity, Malnutrition & Climate Change” #apbaconf2025 #FoodSecurity
#ZimbabweLeads #ScienceForImpact
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“*Research & Development* (R&D) is the ‘lubricant’of agricultural transformation. Food security cannot be achieved if R&D is neglected.” — Hon. @VPHaritatos , Deputy Minister @MoLAFWRD_Zim 🇿🇼 #APBA2025 #AgInnovation #FoodSecurity
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This week, we celebrate the resilience &innovation of rural women. They're the backbones of our communities & custodians of our planet’s future. Through the #ZRBF project, we’re empowering rural women to lead in building resilient livelihoods, from climate-smart farming to small
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Invest in reliable water sources & improve communally managed water resources. Let's ensure fair & sustainable water use! @DeptFisheriesa1 @MoLAFWRD_Zim @MarichoMedia @ConserveZim #WaterManagement #Aquaculture #Sustainability
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Water woes in Nyanga, Kute area! Climate change is real. Ponds drying up due to upstream water extraction, resulting in premature harvesting of stocked fish. Time to rethink water strategies! Climate proof your Aquaculture business.
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GxE interaction! Nothing beats good genetics matched to a good environment! Attaining an incredible 300g in just 120 days! Yes we can!@DeptFisheriesa1 #Karibabreamfarm #Genetics #Aquaculture #Environment
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This initiative is set to boost fingerling production whilst contributing towards addressing the high demand for the seed, bringing us closer towards the US$1 Billion fish economy. @MoLAFWRD_Zim @MarichoMedia @ConserveZim #fingerlingproduction2025-2026 #ZimAquaculture
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Aquaculture summer preparedness is on track! 10 @DeptFisheriesa1 officers underwent comprehensive Broodstock Management training, courtesy of Kariba Bream Farm, thanks to the Technical Cooperation Programme with @FAOZimbabwe.
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With requirements of feed standing at 120,000MT to reach our target of 60,000MT for self sufficiency, we need new players on board. Partnerships like this one will be instrumental in achieving inclusive growth, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. #Fishfeeds #sectorgrowth
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