Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Zimbabwe had a deficit of 45 000 metric tonnes against a demand of 60 000 metric tonnes of fish annually.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya and Chantay Ruswa Sep. 24, 2024

Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat

As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Agriculture Reporter Aug. 23, 2024

Govt crafts new modalities after riverbed mining ban

The directive, issued by cabinet on Tuesday, signals a tougher stance against practices that have devastated vital water resources.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 23, 2024

Zim to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat

As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 21, 2024

Zim explores livestock value chain with Saudi Arabia

Jiri noted that the collaboration could lead to the introduction of new technologies and practices that would benefit Zimbabwean farmers.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 17, 2024

Chegutu farmers living in fear as new wave of land allocations raise stink

The investigations, which are part of a series meant to expose land corruption across the country, included observations and undercover interviews with farmers.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Aug. 4, 2024

Lands ministry must act on graft in land allocation (Part 2)

If the President does not know what is happening on the ground, then it is high time the politburo secretary, through his directors, informed the highest office in the country.
By Johannes Marisa Jul. 26, 2024

Who will save the tobacco farmers?

Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Obert Jiri told a tobacco conference that the sector should be a $60
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Jun. 21, 2024

‘Implement climate-smart agric techniques’

Jiri said the need to implement climate-smart agriculture, water harvesting as well as irrigation development using water, energy and labour-saving technologies had become salient.
By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 13, 2024