Manungo is also the co-chair of the Sector Working Group on Land Tenure Reforms, Compensation of FFOs and the Resolution of BIPPAs.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Apr. 10, 2025
Numerous succulent populations in Southern Africa have declined in large numbers and many face near extinction as a result of illegal harvesting, according to Bruwer’s 2023 study.
Agriculture
By Dialogue Earth
Apr. 3, 2025
It invests in agriculture-related stocks, comprising nine agriculture-related companies listed on the ZSE.
Agriculture
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Apr. 3, 2025
The IPPC is an intergovernmental treaty established in 1951 to protect the world’s plants, agricultural products, and natural resources from plant pests.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Apr. 3, 2025
In a new case study of crocodile farming at Padenga agri-business in Kariba, ALU said the industry generated revenue and served as a resilient engine for rural development.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 27, 2025
The handling volumes were resultantly depressed as most of the fertiliser received will be distributed to customers in Q2.
Agriculture
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Mar. 20, 2025
Tobacco farmers were among the groups that decried the measure as it would mean less foreign currency for them to buy inputs for their crop.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 14, 2025
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka emphasised that the expansion is critical for national food security and economic stability.
Agriculture
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Mar. 14, 2025
The last agricultural season saw the country experience and El Niño-induced drought which resulted in low to below average rainfall.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Mar. 13, 2025
Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export crop and the second largest forex earner after gold.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 6, 2025
Zicorba was formed in July 2020 and remains the sole representative voice of rabbit farmers in Zimbabwe.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 27, 2025
Overgrazing and unstructured grazing depleted pastures, leaving farmers with little to no feed for their animals.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 20, 2025
The project will emphasise capacity building, providing potable water, enhancing livestock productivity, value-addition and private sector development.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Feb. 13, 2025
ZFU revealed that it had consultations with the RBZ prior to the release of the MPS, during which the farmers raised several concerns that the bank ignored.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 13, 2025
ZMX noted that the decision to select Zimbabwe for the conference underscored the country’s growing influence in the continental commodities market.
Agriculture
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Feb. 6, 2025
The bank said while Zimbabwe had a general contingency budget for unforeseen expenditures, including weather and climate shocks, this was not enough.
Agriculture
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Feb. 6, 2025
This came as the country experienced a delay to the start of the rainy season, with most areas receiving below-average rainfall.
Agriculture
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Jan. 30, 2025
Zimbabwe’s pig industry plays a crucial role in the country’s agricultural sector, supplying pork to butcheries, supermarkets and individual consumers.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 30, 2025
The strategy also focuses on encouraging entrants into the industry and facilitating the continued importation of heifers to expand the national herd.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 23, 2025
Zhao added that they managed to drill boreholes and install a solar system to support the villagers with water through irrigation.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 23, 2025
Despite the potential for economic empowerment, the lack of regulation and fair trade practices has left villagers at a disadvantage.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 16, 2025
Many farmers have lost their livestock due to lack of rainfall, especially in the country’s Region 5.
Agriculture
By MBEKEZELI NCUBE
Jan. 11, 2025
Government investment in the sector through the 2025 budget is seen as a key enabler of this growth.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 9, 2025
This comes as the recently ended 2023/24 agricultural season saw southern Africa greatly impacted by an El Niño-induced drought.
Agriculture
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Dec. 12, 2024
They said the contracted farmers end up selling the tobacco through relatives or friends.
Agriculture
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 10, 2024
PELUM Zimbabwe is an organisation working through member organisations to support small-scale farmers, with the aim of promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Dec. 5, 2024
Mushita said the seed regulatory framework in Zimbabwe had gaps that needed to be strategically covered.
Agriculture
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 26, 2024
Apart from the agricultural segment, Zimplow operates in the mining and infrastructure equipment and service sector as well as the logistics and automotive sector.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 21, 2024
Scott highlighted that Mukuru's EPP operates in a unique space between the banking sector and mobile network operators.
Agriculture
By Online Reporter
Nov. 20, 2024
Makuvire reiterated the importance of cultivating drought-resistant varieties, such as Alisha.
Agriculture
By Agriculture Reporter
Nov. 19, 2024
According to Gunzvenzve, the drought has severely depleted grazing areas, impacting cattle more than goats.
Agriculture
By RUVIMBO MUKUBWA
Nov. 19, 2024
Every tractor from the Mahindra OJA stands out with its unique features and performance capabilities
Agriculture
By Newsday
Nov. 15, 2024
The number of cases decreased to 47 and 117,5 tonnes being recovered in 2021-22, followed by 40 cases and 74 tonnes worth of recoveries in 2022-23.
Agriculture
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Nov. 14, 2024
This new offering comes on the heels of other unique products, including rabbit polony and rabbit sausages, all firsts in the country’s rabbit meat market.
Agriculture
By Online Reporter
Nov. 11, 2024
In recent years, climate change has wreaked havoc on Zimbabwe’s agriculture.
Agriculture
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Nov. 8, 2024
Mechanical methods of nutsedge control are often used as an initial measure to reduce weed populations.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Nov. 7, 2024
This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
Agriculture
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 7, 2024
TIMB said these initiatives not only reduced the cost of production at the farming level, but also improved the grassroots tobacco farmer’s livelihood.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 31, 2024
In an interview with NewsDay Farming, Mukumbe said the sector plans to adopt financing strategies akin to those used by blueberry farmers to increase production.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 31, 2024
Raymeg Consultants Private Limited, Zimbabwe’s biggest rabbit firm, is supporting the department with funding for the tests and future interventions.
Agriculture
By Online Reporter
Oct. 23, 2024
Key biosecurity measures that should be strictly adhered to include limiting farm visits, enhanced hygiene protocols, and heat management.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 21, 2024
According to preliminary data obtained from the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, the country has put 60 000 hectares of land under the crop.
The government is currently working to increase processing and value addition of tobacco from two percent to more than 30% to boost earnings.
Agriculture
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 10, 2024
The call for the use of approved agrochemicals comes as tobacco remains the country’s top exported agricultural product, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Agriculture
By Farming Reporter
Oct. 10, 2024
In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
Agriculture
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 3, 2024
Climate change-induced water shortages have significantly hurt the fishing industry, with fish dying as a result of reduced water bodies.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 3, 2024
Reports indicated that Zodwa Dube, a local farmer in the province, allegedly fed her cattle with the Nhapi Tapi 98 product, which led to the death of eight of her livestock.
Agriculture
By Blessed Ndlovu
Sep. 26, 2024
In an interview with NewsDay, Zimbabwe Small Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) National Chairperson Delma Ndlovu said:
Agriculture
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Sep. 24, 2024
From broilers that take six weeks to mature, layers that bring in money on a daily basis and road runners which many people have a knack for, chickens rule the roost.
Agriculture
By Admire Jamu Mlambo
Sep. 19, 2024
According to the report, aggregate volumes saw a 3,4% uplift versus the comparative period last year to 285 000 tonnes.
Agriculture
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Sep. 12, 2024