Muhau said the setting up of three more implants was one way of living up to that commitment as it brings banking facilities closer to the regions of production.
Agriculture
By Agriculture Reporter
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President Emerson Mnangagwa is seeking US$2 billion from the international community to avert food shortages after declaring the drought a state of disaster.
Agriculture
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 20, 2024
Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique will receive payments at the end of the harvesting season, according to current projections, African Risk Capacity said in a statement.
Agriculture
By Bloomberg News
Apr. 19, 2024
Morgan & Co estimated a FY24 price target of US$0,0943 that is largely driven by an enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation valuation.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 18, 2024
Speaking during the post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the wheat-based food security thrust had four components of food security
Agriculture
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 17, 2024
The association represents the country’s privately owned grain millers who are authorised to import corn.
Agriculture
By Bloomberg News
Apr. 16, 2024
Farmers are owed US$3,2 million by the country’s largest cotton producer, Cottco Holdings Limited (Cottco).
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 11, 2024
Rabbit farming has emerged as a vital sector for creating employment, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 5, 2024
According to the financial report under review, BAT achieved total revenue of ZWL$288 billion during the period under review, an increase of 147% above the prior year.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 4, 2024
Lands, Water, Agriculture and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka revealed this in the National Assembly while responding to questions from legislators.
Agriculture
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 30, 2024
UNDP resident representative Ayodele Odusola told NewsDay Weekender that the programme targets mostly women and girls.
Agriculture
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 30, 2024
Zimbabwe, like many other nations, continues to grapple with the harsh realities of climate change, characterised by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts and extreme weather events.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2024
Soil testing determines nutrient-supplying power of soil for crop production, while reducing the risk of nutrient mining and soil degradation.
The 2023/24 agricultural season is projected to have lower than normal rainfall, which will have an impact on the performance of some of the group’s business units.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 14, 2024
Tobacco production has rebounded from a slump which characterised the early years of the land reform programme. Zimbabwe produced a record 296 million kg last year.
Agriculture
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 14, 2024
The organisation also encouraged the government to come up with interest-free loans to empower the growers and revamp the auction system to give farmers wide market choices.
Agriculture
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Mar. 7, 2024
Nyamakanga commended the Agriculture ministry for preventing the overflow of diseases from other countries to Zimbabwe.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 7, 2024
Seed Co group chief executive officer (CEO) Morgan Nzwere confirmed this saying the fake seed was sold mainly in places were smallholder and communal farmers buy seed.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 4, 2024
Zimbabwe had exported tobacco worth US$358 million in the period under review, compared to US$112,8 million realised in 2023.
Agriculture
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
Feb. 29, 2024
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe confirmed the negative effects of drought in the sector.
Agriculture
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 29, 2024
Grain Marketing Board (GMB) officials recently said the country was left with four months grain supply highlighting the dire food situation during the El Nino-induced drought.
Agriculture
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 28, 2024
This was up from 4,2 million during the first week of January, and 1,7 million more than the 2,7 million who had been predicted to be in the hunger queue during this period.
Agriculture
By Business Reporter
Feb. 22, 2024
The World Food Programme warns that nearly eight million people in Zimbabwe face hunger, a number that could rise if the rains do not come soon.
Agriculture
By Problem Masau
Feb. 19, 2024
Kutsaga said it was very important to manage the temperature and humidity appropriately during the curing process to ensure good leaf quality.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 15, 2024
In a recent statement, Department of Veterinary Services director Jairus Machakwa said there was a consistent decrease in cases and deaths since 2019
Cottco is projecting to break even for the year ended March 31, 2024, in US dollar terms as it exports the white gold.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 8, 2024
It is imperative that governments, non-governmental organisations, local communities, and the private sector work together to protect and promote biodiversity.
Agriculture
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 3, 2024
The Fincent Securities report shows that in 2022, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector had a growth of 4,9%, propelled by increased wheat yields.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 1, 2024
In line with government’s value addition and beneficiation thrust, a local company, African Medical Cannabis Biotech is extracting hemp oil from the plant.
Agriculture
By Garikai Tunhira
Feb. 1, 2024
DAIRY farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are struggling to get their milk to processors due to extreme weather conditions damaging roads.
Agriculture
By Farmer’s Weekly
Feb. 1, 2024
Talla, however, commended Zimbabwe's efforts in mainstreaming biodiversity in its agricultural policies.
Agriculture
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Jan. 30, 2024
Zanu PF Mutasa District Coordination Committee chairperson, Washington Ziwiwi, denied that party officials stole presidential inputs.
Agriculture
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jan. 30, 2024
“The GMB will import to augment the available stocks targeting the vulnerable households.”
Agriculture
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Jan. 30, 2024
He said farmers in the lowveld including Chiredzi and Muzarabani, who have access to irrigation facilities, could continue planting.
Agriculture
By Innocent Magondo
Jan. 29, 2024
FewsNet is an initiative from the United States Agency for International Development.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 25, 2024
Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
Sixty-eight other winners walked away with a US$300 cash prize each.
Agriculture
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Jan. 24, 2024
The WFP said the January dry spell was also set to affect vegetation across Zimbabwe as the season has been marked with irregular rainfalls.
Agriculture
By BRENT SHAMU
Jan. 23, 2024
Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
Agriculture
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 22, 2024
Zimbabwe exports the bulk of its golden leaf to countries in the Far East including China.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 11, 2024
GMB chief executive officer Edison Badarai said the strategy would not only promote efficiency but also help to boost transparency.
Agriculture
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 21, 2023
With increased weather phenomenon such as the El Niño-induced drought, calls for smart farming and climate change adaptation practices in agriculture are being made.
Agriculture
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 14, 2023
Nyahoda also said farmers had a role to play in sustaining livestock’s health by providing adequate water.
Agriculture
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 14, 2023
“(At) household food security level, we emphasise on permanent plots for pfumvudza done on time and lined with manure applied for effective moisture conservation,” Masuka said.
Agriculture
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Dec. 13, 2023
Heading into the 2023/24 agricultural season, the El Nino weather phenomenon was predicted as early forecasts pointed to warm temperatures and normal to below normal rainfall.
Agriculture
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
Dec. 7, 2023
This comes after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) last month reported on the initial impact of the El Niño-induced drought.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Dec. 5, 2023
Moyo said the value addition training would help smallholder farmers to effectively come up with strategies to ensure survival in the market, amid fluctuating prices.
Agriculture
By EMMANUEL MPOFU
Nov. 30, 2023
The programme, Takunda, will be implemented through the Farmer Field Business School Model with the aid of USAID and Care International.
Agriculture
By ROPAFADZO MAKOSI
Nov. 27, 2023
Thus, increased resources to the sector are expected to reduce cotton farmers dependency on these illicit dealers.
Agriculture
By Donald Nyandoro
Nov. 23, 2023
Sidar further highlighted that the factors driving the emergence of AMR are complex and multifactorial, therefore, requiring the use of a multidisciplinary approach to address them.
Agriculture
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 16, 2023