Self-sufficiency is survival: The twin lessons of food and energy
Turning potential into resilience requires specific, unglamorous investment.
By Alexander Maune
Aug. 4, 2026
Why agri-input dealers matter more than ever in era of uncertainty
For smallholder farmers already facing erratic rainfall, declining soil fertility, water scarcity, and climate shocks, these pressures can quickly become existential.
By Himanshu Pathak
May. 29, 2026
Fews Net warns of fertiliser shortages for 2026/27 season
The warning comes amid volatility in global energy and commodity markets following disruptions to trade flows and production inputs tied to the wider Middle East energy corridor.
By Farming Reporter
May. 21, 2026
Next food shock coming: Investing in Africa’s young farmers is the answer
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz reaches further than most headlines suggest. As crude oil pushed past US$100 a barrel for the first time in four years
By William Ruto
May. 15, 2026
Boosting crops natural capabilities could help feed Zimbabwe
For Zimbabwe, where many farmers operate on limited resources, this model is not only sustainable but also economically sensible.
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Apr. 12, 2026
Nitrogen imports shift to Brazil after Strait of Hormuz closure
Mangudya said US$5 million had been set aside for the production of 100 000 metric tonnes at Dorowa for sulphur concentrate, which would then translate to about 300 000 parcel fertilisers.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Apr. 8, 2026
Windmill seeks US$10m for agro-industrial hub
“Our target is to raise about US$10 million, which will be used to construct a service centre in front of Nemakonde Road,” he said, referring to a site near Westgate.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Mar. 20, 2026
Working capital constraints choke fertiliser firms
He also noted that firms could tap into the target finance facility introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to help local companies.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Mar. 19, 2026
NACAZ witnesses nail accused in presidential fertiliser scandal
They are denying the charges and appeared in court without legal representation.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
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