Abstract: Farmer led irrigation is a new phenomenon that is fast gradually take shape in the redistributed lands of Zimbabwe under the Fast Track Land Reform. This type of irrigation is taking place without much knowledge of the policy makers and irrigation planners. This study focusses on those factors that influence A1 model farmers in the adoption of this type of irrigation and Mazowe District was used as a case study. The current study utilized a mixed method research design with a target population of 3441 Smallholder A1 irrigating farmers in Mazowe District. The sample size for the study for quantitative data was 310 while 5 public officers were for qualitative data. For purposes of quantitative data stratified random sampling and convenience sampling were used while purposive sampling was employed for the 5 key informants (qualitative data). Data collection instruments used were a questionnaire for quantitative data, an interview guide for key informant interviews and focus group discussions while participatory observation was applied on transect walks.