The group localised its borrowings during the period, resulting in a 76% reduction in exchange losses.
Agriculture
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 25, 2024
The 45-year-old secured the three-hectare virgin land in 2018 and at that time, was not sure of what to put on that vast land.
Agriculture
By Admire Jamu-Mlambo
Jul. 18, 2024
About 70% of the funding will be allocated to NMB’s agricultural exporter customers.
Agriculture
By OWN CORRESPONDENT
Jul. 15, 2024
Cost pressures, driven by inflation and the continued dollarisation of transactions, resulted in weaker margins and a 41% decline in the bottom line.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 11, 2024
Under the project, farmers were trained how to undertake income-generating projects.
Agriculture
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 5, 2024
Hippo said its major dams supplying sugar cane with irrigation were holding sufficient water.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jul. 4, 2024
Seed Co International Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Botswana and listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.
Agriculture
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
Jul. 4, 2024
The levy is payable by those in the business of production of chicks, buying of raw milk and slaughtering of beef cattle.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Jun. 27, 2024
The training covered citrus and crop production, animal feed and the use of advanced agricultural machinery from China.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 26, 2024
Cottco chief executive officer Roki Mutenha and national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development in a joint statement Thursday.
Agriculture
By Online Reporter
Jun. 20, 2024
This center aims to equip smallholder farmers with essential skills in crop production, manure production and the use of agricultural
Agriculture
By Online Reporter
Jun. 20, 2024
Zimbabwe this year projects to produce 235 million kg of tobacco, from a record harvest of 296 million kg last year.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 20, 2024
The minister said growth in the agricultural sector was two to four times more effective in raising incomes among the less-developed economies.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 12, 2024
The Ama chief said many buyers had an opportunity to sample and evaluate the Zimbabwean products and were impressed with the quality and competitiveness of the local offerings.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 6, 2024
Murisa said discussions around climate change needed to be thought around innovations in understanding that Africa remains rural.
Agriculture
By Melody Chikono
May. 30, 2024
Raymeg is a pan African diversified group with interests in strategic communication, farming and retail.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 28, 2024
It is being done through the African Women in Animal Resources Farming and Agribusiness Network, established under the ambit of AU-IBAR.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 23, 2024
Data obtained from TIMB indicated that, in terms of value, tobacco sales fell by 11,02% to US$445,3 million, despite average price per kg increasing by 18,77% to US$3,56.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2024
Zimbabwean grain millers plan to import at least 1.4 million tons of maize by July to address the shortfall.
Agriculture
By Bloomberg News
May. 9, 2024
The update also shows that in Mashonaland East province, 116 farmers' payments totalling US$15 329 remain unclaimed, while in Midlands province the figure stood at US$32 872.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 9, 2024
The WB said fewer women earned their livelihoods in the agriculture sector, 66% compared to 57%, with their productivity lower.
Agriculture
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
May. 2, 2024
Ama is mandated with the overall regulation of production, processing and marketing of agricultural products in Zimbabwe.
Agriculture
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 1, 2024
To ensure the procurement of local horticultural produce, Sabi Star Mine has purposely unbundled large vegetable contracts to accommodate smaller suppliers
Agriculture
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 29, 2024
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
Apr. 25, 2024
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