Seed Co to prioritise research, development
This comes as the recently ended 2023/24 agricultural season saw southern Africa greatly impacted by an El Niño-induced drought.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Dec. 12, 2024
How contracted farmers are fuelling side marketing
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 10, 2024
Smallholder farmers disadvantaged in the food security fight
Mushita said the seed regulatory framework in Zimbabwe had gaps that needed to be strategically covered.
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 26, 2024
Zimplow revenue down 12% on the back of drought
Apart from the agricultural segment, Zimplow operates in the mining and infrastructure equipment and service sector as well as the logistics and automotive sector.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 21, 2024
Mukuru plays pivotal role in empowering farmers and refugee communities
Scott highlighted that Mukuru's EPP operates in a unique space between the banking sector and mobile network operators.
By Online Reporter
Nov. 20, 2024
Early sweet potato planting urged amidst short rains and seed shortages
Makuvire reiterated the importance of cultivating drought-resistant varieties, such as Alisha.
By Agriculture Reporter
Nov. 19, 2024
Goat production gains traction in drought-hit Zim
According to Gunzvenzve, the drought has severely depleted grazing areas, impacting cattle more than goats.
By RUVIMBO MUKUBWA
Nov. 19, 2024
Top 5 Popular Mahindra OJA Tractor Models in India
Every tractor from the Mahindra OJA stands out with its unique features and performance capabilities
By Newsday
Nov. 15, 2024
Seed Co, police raise alarm over fake seed on market
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.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Nov. 14, 2024
Raymeg launches rabbit biltong ....as it expands innovative product line
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.
By Online Reporter
Nov. 11, 2024
A farmer’s resilience: How agroecology is helping Shashe farmers
In recent years, climate change has wreaked havoc on Zimbabwe’s agriculture.
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Nov. 8, 2024
‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’
This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 7, 2024
Kutsaga calls for weed management to boost tobacco production
Mechanical methods of nutsedge control are often used as an initial measure to reduce weed populations.
By Farming Reporter
Nov. 7, 2024
Govt seeks credit facilities for fish farmers
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.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 31, 2024
TIMB targets 300 million kg in 2025
TIMB said these initiatives not only reduced the cost of production at the farming level, but also improved the grassroots tobacco farmer’s livelihood.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 31, 2024
Zim ramps up efforts to address unexplained rabbit deaths
Raymeg Consultants Private Limited, Zimbabwe’s biggest rabbit firm, is supporting the department with funding for the tests and future interventions.
By Online Reporter
Oct. 23, 2024
Rabbit breeders urged to boost biosecurity as heat wave persists
Key biosecurity measures that should be strictly adhered to include limiting farm visits, enhanced hygiene protocols, and heat management.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 21, 2024
TIMB sees rebound in tobacco production
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.
By Rejoice Phiri and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 17, 2024
Farmers confident as tobacco season begins
The government is currently working to increase processing and value addition of tobacco from two percent to more than 30% to boost earnings.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 10, 2024
Use recommended agrochemicals, Kutsaga tells tobacco farmers
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.
By Farming Reporter
Oct. 10, 2024
Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net
In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 3, 2024
Govt director reveals bottlenecks in fishing sector
Climate change-induced water shortages have significantly hurt the fishing industry, with fish dying as a result of reduced water bodies.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 3, 2024
Fivet probes cattle deaths to 'poisoning'
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.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Sep. 26, 2024
Agroecology takes centre stage at seed festival
In an interview with NewsDay, Zimbabwe Small Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) National Chairperson Delma Ndlovu said:
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Sep. 24, 2024
Feathered success: Mutoko farmer pioneers guinea fowl farming
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.
By Admire Jamu Mlambo
Sep. 19, 2024
NatFoods volumes to remain positive in FY24
According to the report, aggregate volumes saw a 3,4% uplift versus the comparative period last year to 285 000 tonnes.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Sep. 12, 2024
Seed Co anticipates increased seed demand
The seed manufacturer has set aside capital expenditure of US$3 million for its financial year ended March 31, 2025.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Sep. 5, 2024
Fews Net warns of 60% maize deficit in Zim
The alert comes as the 2023/24 agricultural season has been wrecked by an El Niño-induced drought, with average to below normal rains.
By Farming Reporter
Aug. 29, 2024
Chinese experts drive efforts to revive Zim's agricultural sector
Capacity building and training of local agricultural professionals is a critical component of the project.
By Online Reporter
Aug. 24, 2024
