Nkone Cattle Breeders Association promotes ‘drought-resistant cow’

THE Nkone Cattle Breeders Association (NCBA) has revealed that the indigenous Nkone cattle offer a sustainable and commercially viable alternative for beef farmers grappling with rising input costs and climate-related challenges.

Originating from Matabeleland’s traditional herds, Nkone cattle are among Zimbabwe’s oldest indigenous breeds, tracing their lineage to the cattle brought by King Mzilikazi during the 1800s.

In the 1960s, the government research stations in Tsholotsho and Matopos formalised the breed by establishing a nucleus herd.

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