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Zim's ‘drowning’ farmers plead with Mthuli Ncube

Makombe also pleaded for a reduction in taxes levied on farmers.
By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 21, 2024

Farmers’ disunity hinders agric production development policy

The Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers’ Forum (ZIMSOFF) convened a meeting with parliamentarians recently and expressed concern over government’s failure to engage them.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jul. 10, 2024

Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’

Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono Mar. 24, 2024

Belarussian support anchors Zim wheat output

Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) president Shadreck Makombe acknowledged that support from Belarus was driving Zimbabwe’s wheat production.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Mar. 1, 2024

As El Niño looms, preparedness is key

El Niño is associated with increased temperatures and low rainfall, which can significantly impact agricultural productivity.
By Belinda Chiroodza Sep. 24, 2023

Cotton farmers hail new producer prices

Mubonderi, however, said the differential grading fees were not enticing enough to encourage farmers to grade their cotton.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 20, 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