Tussle for CFU leadership post heats up
He said the director was ill and hence unavailable at the elective congress.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 24, 2023
Agriculture index-based insurance excites farmers
A new agricultural index-based insurance is set to revolutionise the industry and bring much-needed security to the farming community.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 16, 2023
Expelled white farmers reject govt’s TBs compensation deal
Government at the time undertook to shell out US$3,5 billion for the programme.
By Melody Chikono
May. 19, 2023
Livestock farming fuelling climate change: ZCFU
The ZCFU said animal agriculture is also the leading cause of deforestation, water and air pollution and biodiversity loss.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jan. 7, 2023
ZCFU demands transparency in EU funding facility
“The €400 million towards Zimbabwe’s gender equality, women empowerment and climate smart agriculture is a welcome development which excites farmers and farmers’ unions,”
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 5, 2023
Treasury Bonds to fund 90% of US$3,5bn debt to white farmers
The agreement, called the Global Compensation Deed, was entered into between the government and the Commercial Farmers Union of Zimbabwe, an exclusive union for white commercial farmers,
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 28, 2022
Reflections from the CFU congress
It is remarkable human capital and I have always wondered how that resource could be tapped for the common good.
By Taruvinga Magwiroto
Nov. 25, 2022
Wheat farmers squeal over high bank rates
In May, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe drastically revised its interest policy, which pushed interest rates to 200%, from 120% previously.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 23, 2022
Cotton output seen falling 41 to 116 521mt
There has been growing resistance by farmers to sign for contract farming deals in Zimbabwe.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 5, 2022
