Zimbabwe Free Range Poultry Association – Zimbabwe Free Range Poultry: Where Happy Hens Lay the Best Eggs!

We are ZFRPA

At ZFRPA, we're not just about poultry; we're about empowerment, community, and sustainable change.

Empowering Communities

We strive to create opportunities that lift individuals and communities out of poverty.

Join the movement

Join us in promoting sustainable poultry farming practices. Whether you're a farmer, consumer, or enthusiast, your support matters.

Sustainable excellence in commercial free-range poultry

We are on a mission to redefine the poultry industry through our commitment to creating a sustainable commercial free-range poultry value chain. Embracing innovation, ethical practices, and environmental stewardship, we are paving the way for a future where quality meets conscientiousness.

Poultry We Promote

The association is promoting the following poultry types: free-range traditional and pure breeds of chicken, quails, ducks, turkeys and guinea fowls. We encourage our members to start with the existing local breeds and maintain a separate flock so that it doesn’t get extinct.

Traditional

Pure breed

Quail

Duck

Turkey

Guinea Fowl

Why Choose Us?

Lobbying and Advocacy

The association will lobby on behalf of free range poultry farmers and value chain actors with key free range poultry value chain enablers and stakeholders

Community and Networking Opportunities

We open doors to a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, including farmers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Members have the opportunity to participate in networking events, workshops, and community initiatives. Connect with fellow members, share experiences, and build lasting relationships within the free-range poultry community.

Market Linkages

We facilitate collaborations with fellow breeders for access to diverse genetics, veterinarians specialising in poultry health, and even marketing agencies to help you effectively reach your target audience.

Business Models

The association has different business models to support its wider membership across the divide as they fill in gaps along the value chain which are:

Conventional / free range poultry

Farmers under this category:

Have the traditional indigenous and/or pure poultry breed which are free range
Use conventional feeds, veterinary medicines and
Grow supplementary feeds using commercial fertilizers and chemicals.

Zimbabwe Natural Free Range Poultry

Farmers under this category:

Have free range indigenous poultry breeds but are introducing improved pure breeds for either egg or meat production
Have a well planned conversion period to organic poultry production
Poultry are free ranging and scavenging
Use ethno veterinary medicines mostly
Can feed with conventional feeds during the transition.

Zimbabwe Organic Free Range Poultry

The farmers under this category:

Have certified organic poultry production systems in place and are practicing
Have gone over the conversion period
Use improved breeds and local indigenous poultry in their system
Have conservation systems in place – improved ecosystem.
Poultry are free range and are supplemented with organic feeds and organically produced supplements such as earthworm and maggots, Lucerne and berries plus vegetables etc
Use ethno vet medicines for diseases control
Care for the poultry and the environment
Have organic production as a life style

Ready to spread your wings?

Whether you're a seasoned poultry professional, a newcomer to the industry, or a passionate poultry enthusiast, there's a place for you. Join us in shaping the future of poultry excellence.