Yesterday in Mutare, I presented the Action Plan on Anticipating the 2026/27 El Niño: Zimbabwe's Preparedness, Response and Recovery at a strategic meeting focused on strengthening our agricultural sector and building a resilient and food-secure Zimbabwe. Our discussions underscored a critical shift - from responding to drought when it occurs, to anticipating risks and acting early. This requires strong early-warning systems and ensuring weather and climate information reaches farmers timeously. - We must intensify climate-smart agriculture. Pfumvudza/Intwasa has shown that resilient production systems work, and we must ensure every farmer has the knowledge, inputs and technology to farm productively and sustainably. - Water is central. We must accelerate irrigation development, expand water harvesting and link water, agriculture, fisheries and energy to reduce dependence on rainfall. - We must also protect our national herd through disease surveillance, vaccination, tick control and improved feeding and pasture management. - Research, innovation and technology must remain at the centre - from drought-tolerant varieties and mechanisation to digital tools and drones. Through planning, innovation, investment and coordinated action, we can build a more productive, resilient agricultural sector that secures food for our nation. #FoodSecurityEverywhereEveryday #Vision2030