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

Ama inputs package to support 0,5ha of cotton

Heading into the 2023/24 agricultural season, the El Nino weather phenomenon was predicted as early forecasts pointed to warm temperatures and normal to below normal rainfall.
By Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 7, 2023

Ama registers 2m farmers for inputs scheme

This comes after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) last month reported on the initial impact of the El Niño-induced drought.
By Blessed Ndlovu Dec. 5, 2023

Farmers cheer new cotton players

Thus, increased resources to the sector are expected to reduce cotton farmers dependency on these illicit dealers.
By Donald Nyandoro Nov. 23, 2023

Zim’s cotton production up 67%

The cotton marketing season came to an end on August 31, 2023.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 7, 2023

AMA pursues DRC export market

Beef from India is currently landing in Kinshasa at: T-borne (US$15), beef steak (US$14), rear beef quarter (US$7,50) and beef quarter topside (US$7).
By Farming Reporter Jul. 18, 2023

Macadamia nut farmers cry foul

Dubbed the green diamond, macadamia nuts are viewed as a lucrative cash crop due to their multiple uses, international market value and a decades-long harvesting lifespan.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 11, 2023

Zim, Bots moot export corridor

AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said modalities were already in place for local farmers to export their produce to Botswana.
By Agriculture Reporter Jul. 6, 2023

Ama deploys teams to curb side marketing

Cotton is mainly grown by small-scale farmers in Gokwe, Sanyati, Muzarabani, Mt Darwin, Guruve and Cheshire, among other areas.
By Freeman Makopa May. 22, 2023