Tobacco growers urged to adopt energy efficient curing solutions
In a statement, Kutsaga Research Station said the Gunny Barn, developed in collaboration with industry partners, is central to efforts to modernise tobacco curing systems.
By PRIDE NYAMUPANGEDENGU
Feb 26, 2026
Malaria surge hits Hurungwe tobacco farmers
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb 14, 2026
Rains boost crop prospects as FEWS NET flags food insecurity risks
THE Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has reported above-average rainfall received across Zimbabwe, resulting in significantly improved crop conditions and planted area.
By Farming Reporter
Feb 12, 2026
Zim plants 1,8m hectares of maize
ZIMBABWE has planted more than 1,8 million hectares of maize this season, Agriculture ministry secretary Obert Jiri has said, raising hopes of a strong harvest following heavy rains.
By KIRSTY SIBANDA
Feb 6, 2026
ARDA reopens Norton fruit processing plant, aims to transform rural economies
The facility, which had been idle for four years, represents a significant investment in agro-processing
By Agriculture Reporter
Feb 4, 2026
Govt goes on national tour to prepare farmers for summer cropping season
GOVERNMENT has sent a team of officials to visit key crop-producing provinces in preparation for the 2025/26 summer cropping season as it enters its final stage, NewsDay Farming understands.
By Farming Reporter
Jan 8, 2026
Zim’s agroecology sector emerging as high-potential investment frontier
ZIMBABWE’s agroecology sector is emerging as a high-potential investment frontier, driven by rising consumer demand for healthy, culturally rooted, and sustainably produced foods
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Nov 27, 2025
Zimbabwe in record wheat harvest, but imports hit new peak
The 2024 wheat season foreshadowed these contradictions
By Equity Axis
Nov 15, 2025
Zim projects cereal surplus despite drop in output
ZIMBABWE is projected to record a cereal surplus of about 456 937 tonnes by May 2026 despite a decline in total output compared to earlier estimates, according to the 2024-25 Post-Harvest
By Melody Chikono
Oct 16, 2025
BATZ’s US$16,35m blocked funds slashed to just US$475
TOBACCO firm, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BATZ) has seen its long-standing blocked funds of US$16,35 million virtually wiped out after successive currency conversions
By CHEN WILLIAMS
Oct 2, 2025
IH Securities expects crop yields to remain upward trending
Sarcof had released its 31st statement forecasting normal to above-normal rainfall for the 2025/26 rainfall season.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep 25, 2025
Switzerland commits US$10m to boost seed access for farmers in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Speaking at the launch, Stefano Berti, head of cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland, highlighted the importance of the programme.
By Farming Reporter
Sep 19, 2025
TSL, Nampak Zimbabwe US$25m deal collapses
DIVERSIFIED agro-industrial firm, TSL Limited (TSL) has revealed that it is no longer able to recommend the proposed acquisition of Nampak Zimbabwe Limited (NZL) owing to a lack of shareholder
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep 18, 2025
Treasury slashes farming, stockfeed fees in sweeping business reforms
GOVERNMENT has unveiled sweeping regulatory and fee reforms for the livestock, dairy and stockfeed industries in a move expected to slash business costs
By Melody Chikono
Sep 11, 2025
Old Mutual sets aside 20% of loan book to agric sector
Driving this growth was an increase in the group’s foreign currency lending book to key sectors of the economy.
By Melody Chikono
Aug 28, 2025
Fish production soars by 25% in 3 years
Marapira said the ministry had prioritised the sector as a cornerstone of the nation's food security strategy, rural empowerment and climate resilience.
By Natasha Ncube
Aug 25, 2025
Seed Co well positioned to weather Zim economy fragility
This comes despite the El Niño-induced drought experienced in the 2024/25 agricultural season as it greatly reduced crop output.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug 21, 2025
Zicorba, Raymeg to launch national contract growing scheme for rabbit farmers
Chengeta revealed the plans during a rabbit production training workshop held in Harare on Friday.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug 9, 2025
Govt revises upwards agric sector growth for 2025
GOVERNMENT has revised the growth of the agricultural sector upwards by 8,3 percentage points to 21,1% this year owing to the positive impact of the La Niña weather phenomenon.
By Farming Reporter
Aug 7, 2025
AMA reveals agro-input pricing disparities
In some cases, price variations exceed 40%, posing serious constraints for thousands of resource-limited farmers
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jul 31, 2025
Tanganda backtracks on VFEX secondary listing
Instead, the Tanganda board agreed to issue new shares and list them on the VFEX as a secondary listing to shore up capital as market activity has been volatile on the ZSE.
By Farming Reporter
Jul 24, 2025
Botswana Vaccine Institute expands role in Zim
The BVI chief, set to speak at the AGM, warned that foot-and-mouth disease is an imminent regional threat, with buffalo populations serving as natural carriers.
By Farming Reporter
Jul 17, 2025
ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system
These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Jul 10, 2025
ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system
These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Jul 10, 2025
Horticulture poised for growth in 2025: HDC
This is coming at a time when Zimbabwe is working to revive its horticulture sector, which was once one of the country’s top foreign currency earner.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jul 3, 2025
Ariston seeks to boost solar power generation to drive growth
The group is also working on plans to expand its market, targeting Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun 26, 2025
Preps for 2025/26 cropping season in full swing
Valley Seeds business director Tich Maponga said the company was managing seeds and maintaining quality control to enhance food security.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Jun 20, 2025
Nkone Cattle Breeders Association promotes ‘drought-resistant cow’
In the 1960s, the government research stations in Tsholotsho and Matopos formalised the breed by establishing a nucleus herd.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun 19, 2025
Women’s group pushes for protection of donkeys
The existing legislation does not classify donkeys as livestock in Zimbabwe.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun 12, 2025
