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Agriculture & Food Security Monitoring System

April 2012. Agriculture & Food Security Monitoring System. Introduction. 57 districts (Chimanimani, Umguza) 226 sentinel sites Data Collection of FGD 1 st week of month Bi-monthly. % of Sites Indicating Income Generating Activities.

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Agriculture & Food Security Monitoring System

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  1. April 2012 Agriculture & Food Security Monitoring System

  2. Introduction • 57 districts (Chimanimani, Umguza) • 226 sentinel sites • Data Collection of FGD 1st week of month • Bi-monthly

  3. % of Sites Indicating Income Generating Activities Average monthly income generated ranges from $27 (market gardening) to $100 (agricultural produce sales). Average income from sale of livestock (small stock) at $64

  4. Average Months of Cereal Consumption from Own Production • Most households will consume cereals from own production for less than 4 months. • Households in Mangwe, Insiza, Guruve, Umzingwane have already run out from cereals from own production

  5. Sources of Grain Consumed • Purchases main source of grain followed by own production. • GMB ‘s Grain Loan Scheme constitutes “other” in Matabeleland South

  6. Market Sources of Maize Grain Over a Six Month Period

  7. Market Sources for Maize Grain

  8. Maize Grain Prices USD/Kg

  9. Average Cattle Prices

  10. Summary • Cereal availability improving with current harvest. • Most households to consume cereals from own production for less than 4 months. • Purchases constitute major source of grain being consumed. • Maize grain prices on the decline.

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