Govt seeks US$5,31m AfDB grant for beef, leather value chain
The project will emphasise capacity building, providing potable water, enhancing livestock productivity, value-addition and private sector development.
By Farming Reporter
Feb. 13, 2025
2025 MPS missed the mark: Farmers
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 13, 2025
World Bank urges Zim to create disaster response fund
The bank said while Zimbabwe had a general contingency budget for unforeseen expenditures, including weather and climate shocks, this was not enough.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Feb. 6, 2025
Local pig industry failing to compete regionally, internationally
Zimbabwe’s pig industry plays a crucial role in the country’s agricultural sector, supplying pork to butcheries, supermarkets and individual consumers.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 30, 2025
Chipinge farmers suffer significant losses due to delayed rains
This came as the country experienced a delay to the start of the rainy season, with most areas receiving below-average rainfall.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Jan. 30, 2025
Small-scale farmers in Shamva enjoy Chinese agric initiative
Zhao added that they managed to drill boreholes and install a solar system to support the villagers with water through irrigation.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 23, 2025
Dairy farmers to implement advanced breeding technologies
The strategy also focuses on encouraging entrants into the industry and facilitating the continued importation of heifers to expand the national herd.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 23, 2025
Crisis over baobab in Chimanimani as locals feel shortchanged
Despite the potential for economic empowerment, the lack of regulation and fair trade practices has left villagers at a disadvantage.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 16, 2025
Michview Enterprises finds opportunity in adversity through goat farming
Many farmers have lost their livestock due to lack of rainfall, especially in the country’s Region 5.
By MBEKEZELI NCUBE
Jan. 11, 2025
Young farmers optimistic despite challenges
Government investment in the sector through the 2025 budget is seen as a key enabler of this growth.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 9, 2025
Seed Co to prioritise research, development
This comes as the recently ended 2023/24 agricultural season saw southern Africa greatly impacted by an El Niño-induced drought.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Dec. 12, 2024
How contracted farmers are fuelling side marketing
They said the contracted farmers end up selling the tobacco through relatives or friends.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 10, 2024
‘Competition, counterfeit agroecological produce curtails agroecological entrepreneurs’
PELUM Zimbabwe is an organisation working through member organisations to support small-scale farmers, with the aim of promoting sustainable livelihoods.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Dec. 5, 2024
Smallholder farmers disadvantaged in the food security fight
Mushita said the seed regulatory framework in Zimbabwe had gaps that needed to be strategically covered.
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 26, 2024
Zimplow revenue down 12% on the back of drought
Apart from the agricultural segment, Zimplow operates in the mining and infrastructure equipment and service sector as well as the logistics and automotive sector.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 21, 2024
Mukuru plays pivotal role in empowering farmers and refugee communities
Scott highlighted that Mukuru's EPP operates in a unique space between the banking sector and mobile network operators.
By Online Reporter
Nov. 20, 2024
Early sweet potato planting urged amidst short rains and seed shortages
Makuvire reiterated the importance of cultivating drought-resistant varieties, such as Alisha.
By Agriculture Reporter
Nov. 19, 2024
Goat production gains traction in drought-hit Zim
According to Gunzvenzve, the drought has severely depleted grazing areas, impacting cattle more than goats.
By RUVIMBO MUKUBWA
Nov. 19, 2024
Top 5 Popular Mahindra OJA Tractor Models in India
Every tractor from the Mahindra OJA stands out with its unique features and performance capabilities
By Newsday
Nov. 15, 2024
Seed Co, police raise alarm over fake seed on market
The number of cases decreased to 47 and 117,5 tonnes being recovered in 2021-22, followed by 40 cases and 74 tonnes worth of recoveries in 2022-23.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Nov. 14, 2024
Raymeg launches rabbit biltong ....as it expands innovative product line
This new offering comes on the heels of other unique products, including rabbit polony and rabbit sausages, all firsts in the country’s rabbit meat market.
By Online Reporter
Nov. 11, 2024
A farmer’s resilience: How agroecology is helping Shashe farmers
In recent years, climate change has wreaked havoc on Zimbabwe’s agriculture.
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Nov. 8, 2024
Kutsaga calls for weed management to boost tobacco production
Mechanical methods of nutsedge control are often used as an initial measure to reduce weed populations.
By Farming Reporter
Nov. 7, 2024
‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’
This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 7, 2024
TIMB targets 300 million kg in 2025
TIMB said these initiatives not only reduced the cost of production at the farming level, but also improved the grassroots tobacco farmer’s livelihood.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 31, 2024
Govt seeks credit facilities for fish farmers
In an interview with NewsDay Farming, Mukumbe said the sector plans to adopt financing strategies akin to those used by blueberry farmers to increase production.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 31, 2024
Zim ramps up efforts to address unexplained rabbit deaths
Raymeg Consultants Private Limited, Zimbabwe’s biggest rabbit firm, is supporting the department with funding for the tests and future interventions.
By Online Reporter
Oct. 23, 2024
Rabbit breeders urged to boost biosecurity as heat wave persists
Key biosecurity measures that should be strictly adhered to include limiting farm visits, enhanced hygiene protocols, and heat management.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 21, 2024
TIMB sees rebound in tobacco production
According to preliminary data obtained from the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, the country has put 60 000 hectares of land under the crop.
By Rejoice Phiri and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 17, 2024
