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AMH is an independent media house free from political ties or outside influence. We have four newspapers: The Zimbabwe Independent, a business weekly published every Friday, The Standard, a weekly published every Sunday, and Southern and NewsDay, our daily newspapers. Each has an online edition.

Chiwenga calls for fairness in tobacco trading

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.
By Melody Chikono Mar. 14, 2024
Rabbit farmers bemoan high pellet prices
Rabbit farmers bemoan high pellet prices
Nyamakanga commended the Agriculture ministry for preventing the overflow of diseases from other countries to Zimbabwe.
By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 7, 2024
Fake seed throws farmers, market into quandary
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.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 4, 2024
Timb establishes transporters framework
Zimbabwe had exported tobacco worth US$358 million in the period under review, compared to US$112,8 million realised in 2023.
By BELINDA CHIROODZA Feb. 29, 2024
Tobacco producing companies cut jobs
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe confirmed the negative effects of drought in the sector.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 29, 2024
GMAZ targets 1 million grain imports
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.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 28, 2024
Food security situation set to worsen
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.
By Business Reporter Feb. 22, 2024
Feature: Farmers’ hope wilt as crops wither under drought’s grip
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.
By Problem Masau Feb. 19, 2024
Farmers schooled on producing quality tobacco in drought conditions
Kutsaga said it was very important to manage the temperature and humidity appropriately during the curing process to ensure good leaf quality.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 15, 2024
‘January Disease under control’
In a recent statement, Department of Veterinary Services director Jairus Machakwa said there was a consistent decrease in cases and deaths since 2019
By GRACIOUS DANIEL and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Feb. 12, 2024
Mutapa takes over Cottco Holdings
Cottco is projecting to break even for the year ended March 31, 2024, in US dollar terms as it exports the white gold.
By Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 8, 2024
Farmers urged to preserve biodiversity
It is imperative that governments, non-governmental organisations, local communities, and the private sector work together to protect and promote biodiversity.
By Lorraine Muromo Feb. 3, 2024
Pursue value-addition, hemp farmers urged
In line with government’s value addition and beneficiation thrust, a local company, African Medical Cannabis Biotech is extracting hemp oil from the plant.
By Garikai Tunhira Feb. 1, 2024
El Niño wreaks havoc in rural economies
The Fincent Securities report shows that in 2022, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector had a growth of 4,9%, propelled by increased wheat yields.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 1, 2024
Extreme weather disrupts KZN dairy industry
DAIRY farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are struggling to get their milk to processors due to extreme weather conditions damaging roads.
By Farmer’s Weekly Feb. 1, 2024
Biodiversity loss threatens food security: FAO
Talla, however, commended Zimbabwe's efforts in mainstreaming biodiversity in its agricultural policies.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Jan. 30, 2024
Zanu PF officials steal presidential inputs
Zanu PF Mutasa District Coordination Committee chairperson, Washington Ziwiwi, denied that party officials stole presidential inputs.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jan. 30, 2024
Zim left with four months grain supply
“The GMB will import to augment the available stocks targeting the vulnerable households.”
By Harriet Chikandiwa Jan. 30, 2024
Planting window is over, farmers told
He said farmers in the lowveld including Chiredzi and Muzarabani, who have access to irrigation facilities, could continue planting.
By Innocent Magondo Jan. 29, 2024
Food access expected to be difficult
FewsNet is an initiative from the United States Agency for International Development.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 25, 2024
Armyworm scare unsettles farmers...
Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
By Nizbert Moyo and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI Jan. 24, 2024
Kadoma farmer wins T35 truck
Sixty-eight other winners walked away with a US$300 cash prize each.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Jan. 24, 2024
Dry spell returns: WFP
The WFP said the January dry spell was also set to affect vegetation across Zimbabwe as the season has been marked with irregular rainfalls.
By BRENT SHAMU Jan. 23, 2024
Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza
Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
By Stephen Chadenga Jan. 22, 2024
Mealy bugs hit some tobacco farms
Zimbabwe exports the bulk of its golden leaf to countries in the Far East including China.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 11, 2024
Govt expedites timeous distribution of inputs
GMB chief executive officer Edison Badarai said the strategy would not only promote efficiency but also help to boost transparency.
By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 21, 2023
Govt pushes for smart farming
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.
By Melody Chikono Dec. 14, 2023
El Niño drought threatens thousands of livestock
Nyahoda also said farmers had a role to play in sustaining livestock’s health by providing adequate water.
By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 14, 2023