China-Aid Juncao Technology Project in Zimbabwe

22/12/2025

From dry land to green hope 🌱
In Matopos District, Matabeleland South Province, where long dry seasons and livestock farming shape rural life, Juncao grass is taking root at Magololo Garden (Ward 12) and Mahlasela Garden (Ward 8).
This phase focuses on Juncao grass cultivation, transforming dry fields into green fodder plots. Juncao grass has a wide range of applications, particularly in livestock feed, land improvement, and sustainable agriculture, supporting more resilient community livelihoods.

12/12/2025

🧺🌱 Starting from the urban “vegetable basket”, delivering practical solutions for daily diets.

From 9–10 December, the China-Aid Juncao Technology Project conducted training sessions in Epworth (Wards 3 & 7), followed by another on 11 December in Ruwa – Damafalls Ward.
By promoting the application of Juncao technology in mushroom production, the project helps diversify food options, improve dietary structure, and expand the range of available foods, providing urban communities with fresh, nutritious and affordable choices.
People-centered cooperation, tangible results at the community level.

🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼 From cooperation to healthier diets. From grass to a stronger urban food basket.

03/12/2025

We took the initiative to support St Marcellin Children’s Village with Juncao mushroom cultivation training and donations! By demonstrating the full growing process, we’re helping the children enjoy more fresh, nutritious mushrooms to boost their diet. Through these practical actions, we strive to provide care for orphaned and homeless children in need.

26/11/2025

On November 25, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding inspected the China-aid Juncao technology project in Zimbabwe. He called for highlighting the project's local impacts and sharing the heartening stories of how it benefits communities.

21/11/2025

Juncao technology is bringing new vitality to Masvingo — turning grass into mushrooms, feed, and new opportunities for sustainable development. This uniquely Chinese innovation is boosting women’s incomes and easing dry-season feed shortages. Small Juncao, big impact — real change on the ground.

12/11/2025

🌿🇨🇳🇿🇼 The 10th China-Aid Juncao & Mushroom Technology Training Successfully Held at Gwebi Agricultural College

On November 11, 2025, the 10th China-Aid Juncao and Mushroom Technology Training Course was successfully held at Gwebi Agricultural College. This session was specially designed for final-year students, aiming to strengthen their understanding of Juncao technology and its application in modern, sustainable agriculture.

The one-day program combined both theory and hands-on practice. Participants learned about Juncao grass cultivation, mushroom bag production, inoculation and fruiting processes, as well as mushroom cooking techniques. The Chinese expert team shared their knowledge and guided students through every stage of Juncao and mushroom production.

Through interactive sessions and field demonstrations, students gained valuable technical skills and a deeper appreciation of how Juncao technology contributes to climate-smart agriculture, food security, and rural development in Zimbabwe.

At the end of the training, a short closing ceremony and group photo were held to mark this memorable milestone in China-Zimbabwe agricultural cooperation. 🌱✨

29/10/2025

The 9th China-Aid Juncao Technology Training Course was successfully held! 🌾
On October 23, 2025, the expert team conducted the 9th Juncao training at Fair View Farm, Ward 21, Mazowe District, Mashonaland Central Province.

The training focused on Juncao planting, mushroom production and processing, and livestock integration, empowering local farmers with sustainable agricultural skills.
Through Juncao technology, China and Zimbabwe continue to strengthen cooperation in green development and build a shared sustainable future.

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
📍 Venue: Fair View Farm, Mazowe District, Mashonaland Central Province
🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼 China–Zimbabwe Cooperation for Green Growth

10/10/2025

Today we welcomed teachers and students from Micky Junior School to the China-Aid Juncao Technology Project in Zimbabwe.
They learned how Juncao grass supports mushroom cultivation and sustainable agriculture. 🍄🌱
A wonderful day of learning and friendship! 🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼

29/09/2025

📢 China-Aid Juncao Project | 8th Training Course

On 21 September, the China-Aid Juncao Project team successfully conducted the 8th Training Course at Hebert Chitepo Primary School, Zvimba, Mashonaland West Province. 🌱

During the course, participants gained practical knowledge on Juncao cultivation and mushroom production, learning how to apply this innovative technology to improve food security, support sustainable farming, and uplift livelihoods.

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 The training not only equips local farmers with hands-on skills but also empowers communities with new opportunities for income generation and environmental protection.

🙏 We sincerely thank the Ministry of Agriculture, Hebert Chitepo Primary School for providing the venue, the strong support from the local community, and the enthusiastic participation of farmers.

🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼 Together, we are working towards a greener and more sustainable future!

Grass planting

18/09/2025

🌱🇨🇳🇿🇼
On September 17, the China-Aid Juncao Technology Project team successfully held the 7th Training Course at Hebert Chitepo Secondary School, Zvimba, Mashonaland West Province.

We were warmly welcomed by the local community 🙌. The event featured live Juncao displays, and was attended mainly by local farmers, with strong support from officials of the Agricultural Technical and Extension Services (AGRITEX).

The training combined practical demonstrations with clear explanations, while PPT presentations inspired imagination and understanding. By integrating theory with hands-on practice, participants gained deeper knowledge of Juncao cultivation and mushroom production, laying a solid foundation for sustainable farming in the region. 🌾🍄

30/08/2025

30/08/2025

🌱✨ On August 28, the 6th China-Aid Juncao Technology Training Course was successfully held at Sunnyside A, Ward 25, Zvimba East, Mashonaland West, Nyabira 🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼.

This training brought together farmers and community members to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience:
✅ Theoretical sessions on Juncao cultivation – covering soil selection, planting methods, and field management. 🌿
✅ Practical demonstrations on mushroom production materials – showing how to prepare and use local resources and Juncao grass for mushroom bags. 🍄
✅ Hands-on practice in Juncao cutting and livestock feeding – teaching participants how to cut Juncao properly and use it as nutritious feed for animals. 🐐🐓
✅ Mushroom cooking demonstrations – highlighting the delicious taste and nutritional benefits of mushrooms, and showing their great potential in improving household diets and adding market value. 🍳✨

By combining classroom teaching with real-life demonstrations, the workshop not only transferred essential skills but also showcased the broad potential of Juncao Technology — from improving crop yields and animal health to enriching local diets and creating new income streams.

Juncao is more than grass and mushrooms: it is a pathway to food security, sustainable livelihoods, and shared prosperity. 🌍✨

We sincerely thank all partners, trainers, and participants for their active involvement. Together, we are building a greener, healthier, and brighter future for Zimbabwe! 💪🌱