Demand for milk seen softening
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.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
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Govt sets target for winter wheat production
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 17, 2024
El Niño drives Zimbabwean millers to seek Brazilian corn
By Bloomberg News
Apr. 16, 2024
Govt to clamp down on cotton side marketers
Farmers are owed US$3,2 million by the country’s largest cotton producer, Cottco Holdings Limited (Cottco).
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 11, 2024
High rabbit pellets prices choke Zimbabwe farmers
Rabbit farming has emerged as a vital sector for creating employment, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 5, 2024
Tobacco firm BAT hires new MD
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.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 4, 2024
Govt sets target for winter wheat cropping
Lands, Water, Agriculture and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka revealed this in the National Assembly while responding to questions from legislators.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 30, 2024
Smart farming to fight El Nino
UNDP resident representative Ayodele Odusola told NewsDay Weekender that the programme targets mostly women and girls.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 30, 2024
CIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties
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.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2024
Farmers urged to prioritise soil testing
Soil testing determines nutrient-supplying power of soil for crop production, while reducing the risk of nutrient mining and soil degradation.
By BELINDA CHIROODZA and ROPAFADZO MAKOSI
Mar. 21, 2024
TSL to beef up units
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.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 14, 2024
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
‘Contract system enslaves tobacco farmers’
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.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Mar. 7, 2024
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
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
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
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
