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Grain of Thought

Supporting the reintegration of traditional grains into Zimbabwean agriculture and diets

What is Grain of Thought?

Grain of Thought is a promoter of traditional small grain production and consumption in Zimbabwe. Our main grains of focus are sorghum (mapfunde/amabele), finger millet (zviyo/uphoko) and pearl millet (mhunga/inyawuthi). The goal is to create a climate-resilient food system in Zimbabwe, using our very own hardy and healthy traditional grains.

A Zimbabwean farmer proudly holding a basket of freshly harvested sorghum grains in a sunlit field.

A Zimbabwean farmer proudly holding a basket of freshly harvested sorghum grains in a sunlit field.

Close-up of pearl millet and finger millet grains arranged on a rustic wooden table with traditional Zimbabwean fabric in the background.

Close-up of pearl millet and finger millet grains arranged on a rustic wooden table with traditional Zimbabwean fabric in the background.

Our Services

Supporting farmers and communities with small grain initiatives.

Training

Workshops teaching sustainable small grain farming techniques.

Community Outreach

Engaging local farming communities to embrace traditional grains for better yield and higher income.

Promoting cultural pride through embracing traditional grains in Zimbawean diets.

Advocacy

"Kubvira pandakatsanangurirwa kuti kurima zviyo kungaite nyore sei, ndave neshuviro yekuzvirima mumwaka unotevera. "

(Ever since I learnt about how to make millet farming easier, I'm keen to start in the next planting season)

Mr. O. Maumbe

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Our Supporters

Entities who have supported us in our mission.