ZADT
Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust

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Grow a better tomorrow

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) is a nonprofit oriented organization which was registered on the 5th of October 2010 in Zimbabwe. It was established by SNV Netherlands Development Organization and Humanistic Institute for Development Cooperation (Hivos). The primary purpose of the Trust is to mobilize and provide funding which will contribute to the recovery and improvement of the smallholder farming sector.

As at 31 December 2024

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Value Chains – incl. crops, livestock & stock feeds –  increased access to finance through ZADT

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SMEs receiving access to finance by ZADT facilitation

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Smallholder farmers received access to finance by ZADT facilitation

WELCOME TO THE ZIMBABWE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) was created on the 5th of October 2010 by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation  and Humanistic Institute for Development Cooperation (Hivos) for the primary purpose of contributing to the recovery and improvement of the smallholder farming sector and improve the food security and incomes of rural households in Zimbabwe.
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OUR SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO
YOUR NEEDS

Capacity Building

Since Inception the ZADT has been providing technical assistance to the various levels of actors…

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ZADT Revolving Fund

ZADT now administers its Funds directly as co-investments to eligible Zimbabwean agricultural value chain actors…

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Financial Services Related Technical Assistance

Apart from providing finance the ZADT assesses technical support needs based on in-depth discussions and…

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Cross Cutting Issues

Cross-cutting impact areas that are mainstreamed across all business model

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LATEST NEWS & STORIES

ZADT Launches New Financial Products – Access to Clean Technology & Climate Smart Agriculture

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January 23, 2025

Call for the CAUSEWAY Women and Youth-led Agribusinesses Initiatives (Deadline 30 April 2024)

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April 27, 2024

OUR IMPACT

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED

We are committed to advancing agricultural practices, supporting sustainable farming, and fostering a thriving community of growers, researchers, and enthusiasts.

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TESTIMONIALS

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A Journey of Growth: How the CAUSEWAY Project Transformed Jonathan Murwira’s Poultry Business

A Journey of Growth: How the CAUSEWAY Project Transformed Jonathan Murwira’s Poultry BusinessJonathan Murwira's enterprise reflects his determination and hard Read More...

Jonathan Murwira

Goromonzi

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Growing Beyond the Classroom: GZU Fresh’s Path to Entrepreneurship

For ten students from Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)—three young men and seven women—the formation of their agribusiness group, GZU Fresh, Read More...

GZU

Harare

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Youth Innovation in Sustainable Horticulture: Simon Masocha leads Luyando Projects    

At 33, horticulturist Simon Masocha leads Luyando Projects, a youth-driven seedling nursery in Gweru. With over eight years of experience Read More...

Simon Masocha

Gweru

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Expanding Opportunities Through Access to Finance: 43-year-old Thembelihle Nyathi from Bulawayo struggled to grow her vegetable business despite having ample land.

In 2024, 43-year-old Thembelihle Nyathi from Bulawayo struggled to grow her vegetable business despite having ample land. With limited working Read More...

Thembelihle Nyathi

Bulawayo

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Strengthening Collective Horticulture Through Access to Finance: A horticulture group of 37 farmers; comprising of mostly women and youth  

The Bopha Ziqine Green Hub, a horticulture group of 37 farmers; comprising of mostly women and youth; benefited significantly from Read More...

The Bopha Ziqine Green Hub

CAUSEWAY Project

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