• It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the Limpopo River.

• People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income.

• 
   was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.

• Most of the work organised by farmers’ associations was done by .

• Fenced areas were created to keep animals away from crops.

• The programme provided

  • 
     for the fences

  • 
     for suitable crops

  • water pumps.

• The farmers provided

  • labour

  • 
     for the fences on their land.

Further developments

• The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of .

• Training was therefore provided in methods of food  .

• Farmers made special places where  could be kept.

• Local people later suggested keeping .

Evaluation and lessons learned

• Agricultural production increased, improving incomes and food security.

• Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the  phase of the programme.