In a statement, RBZ governor John Mangudya said the Monetary Policy Committee had noted the positive impact of various measures by monetary and fiscal authorities

The country’s largest sugar milling firm is believed to have entered into an agreement with farmers that allowed the growers to either collect the molasses or get paid for it.

Ndhlovu said investments into the sector increased from last year due to measures implemented by government towards the recovery of the sector.

Nzenza said African farmers face difficulties in accessing credit, leading to a lack of investment in agricultural technologies.

There has been growing resistance by farmers to sign for contract farming deals in Zimbabwe.

ZSA vice-chairperson John MacRobert told NewsDay Farming that approximately 40 000 tonnes of seed maize are in stock, enough to meet local demand.

The IDC executes its fertiliser production operations through Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries (ZimPhos).

 BAT’s operating profit nosedived by 90% compared to the same period prior year.

In an interview with NewsDay Farming, Ama chief executive Clever Isaya said initiatives had been implemented to curb side marketing.

There is a need to streamline our licensing regime.

IDC chairperson Winston Makamure told NewsDay Farming that the country had enough deposits, adding that Rushinga district in Mashonaland Central province now has a fully-fledged plant.

PROPERTY market dealer, Mashonaland Holdings (Masholds) Limited says it will spend $142 million in dividend payouts to shareholders

In total, the joint programme will target all the 60 rural districts.