Harvesting nutrition in a time of climate crisis
Zimbabwe’s battle against hunger is no longer only about the quantity of food on the table.
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
May. 10, 2026
Food is back — but can Zimbabweans afford it?
However, harvesting starting in April this year is expected to provide Stressed (IPC Phase 2) conditions in deficit areas, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) conditions in surplus areas.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
May. 4, 2026
Zimbabwe eyes new wheat record
In the 2025 season, Zimbabwe produced more than 639 000 tonnes of wheat, surpassing the country’s annual consumption demand of 615 000 tonnes.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
May. 4, 2026
2026 March rains revive some Zim crop conditions
FEWS NET noted that following the peak of the 2025/26 lean season in February/March, deficit-producing areas continue to face crisis outcomes.
By Farming Reporter
Apr. 16, 2026
Pests, leaching threaten crops
According to reports, farmers across Zimbabwe have exceeded the maize planting target for the summer agricultural season, reaching 105% of the planned area.
By SHARON ZEBRA
Jan. 21, 2026
Mat South poised for bumper harvest: Experts
MATABELELAND SOUTH province is expecting a bumper harvest following the good rains falling across the country in the 2025-26 agricultural season.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 14, 2026
TIMB in quality push as tobacco harvest kicks off
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco farmers to harvest only mature leaves and strictly adhere to recommended handling and curing procedures to minimise losses
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 7, 2026
Seed sovereignty: Traditional knowledge turning farmers into climate champions
Local communities have developed and preserved seed varieties adapted to withstand harsh climatic conditions.
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Nov. 14, 2025
Zim projects cereal surplus despite drop in output
ZIMBABWE is projected to record a cereal surplus of about 456 937 tonnes by May 2026 despite a decline in total output compared to earlier estimates, according to the 2024-25 Post-Harvest
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 16, 2025
