**2. Methodology**

The study followed the approach taken by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) [7] which analyses climate risks at each stage of the horticulture value chain. The stages used by Vermeulen [7] are input supplies (seeds, fertilisers, pest management, etc.,); agricultural production (water use, soil management, skill base, etc.,) and postproduction processes (storage, processing, transport, retail, etc.,). The methodology included a review of relevant


**Table 2.**

*Representatives of firms and organisations interviewed for the study.*

peer reviewed, technical and 'grey' literature on environmental and climate challenges in Zimbabwean agriculture. Examples of such documents include, *inter-alia* the Zimbabwe climate policy (ZCP), national climate change response strategy (NCRS), climate-change national communication documents and preliminary information on the National adaptation plan (NAP). Data was collected from multiple stakeholders in areas with notable horticultural production across Zimbabwe using semi-structured interview guides. The study population composed of horticulture farmers, produce processing firms, value chain support organisations and government arms related to horticulture. **Table 2** summarises the selected study respondents —total 21 respondents— in accordance with the discussed study categories. All respondents save for Sondelani and Bioba have operations in Manicaland province (see **Figure 1**).
