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TSL sets dates on finalising Nampak Zimbabwe acquisition

The handling volumes were resultantly depressed as most of the fertiliser received will be distributed to customers in Q2.

By TAFADZWA MHLANGA Mar. 20, 2025

TSL sets dates on finalising Nampak Zimbabwe acquisition

Tobacco farmers bemoan ZiG payouts, as TIMB records reduced deliveries

By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 14, 2025

Zim targets 120 000ha of winter wheat

By Nqobizwe Thebe Mar. 14, 2025

Govt ramps up dam fortifications, prepares for bumper harvest

The last agricultural season saw the country experience and El Niño-induced drought which resulted in low to below average rainfall.

By Farming Reporter Mar. 13, 2025

2025 tobacco marketing season opens

Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export crop and the second largest forex earner after gold.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 6, 2025

Re-elected Nyamakanga vows to continue promoting rabbit farming

Zicorba was formed in July 2020 and remains the sole representative voice of rabbit farmers in Zimbabwe.

By Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 27, 2025

Re-elected Nyamakanga vows to continue promoting rabbit farming

Shurugwi farmers benefit from Pelum Zimbabwe land initiative

Overgrazing and unstructured grazing depleted pastures, leaving farmers with little to no feed for their animals.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 20, 2025

Shurugwi farmers benefit from Pelum Zimbabwe land initiative

Govt seeks US$5,31m AfDB grant for beef, leather value chain

The project will emphasise capacity building, providing potable water, enhancing livestock productivity, value-addition and private sector development.

By Farming Reporter Feb. 13, 2025

Govt seeks US$5,31m AfDB grant for beef, leather value chain

2025 MPS missed the mark: Farmers

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.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 13, 2025

Zim to host AfCFTA Association of African Commodity Exchanges conference

ZMX noted that the decision to select Zimbabwe for the conference underscored the country’s growing influence in the continental commodities market.

By LEE MUSAIDZI Feb. 6, 2025

Zim to host AfCFTA Association of African Commodity Exchanges conference

World Bank urges Zim to create disaster response fund

The bank said while Zimbabwe had a general contingency budget for unforeseen expenditures, including weather and climate shocks, this was not enough.

By TAFADZWA MHLANGA Feb. 6, 2025

World Bank urges Zim to create disaster response fund

Local pig industry failing to compete regionally, internationally

Zimbabwe’s pig industry plays a crucial role in the country’s agricultural sector, supplying pork to butcheries, supermarkets and individual consumers.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 30, 2025

Local pig industry failing to compete regionally, internationally

Chipinge farmers suffer significant losses due to delayed rains

This came as the country experienced a delay to the start of the rainy season, with most areas receiving below-average rainfall.

By TAFADZWA MHLANGA Jan. 30, 2025

Chipinge farmers suffer significant losses due to delayed rains

Small-scale farmers in Shamva enjoy Chinese agric initiative

Zhao added that they managed to drill boreholes and install a solar system to support the villagers with water through irrigation.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 23, 2025

Small-scale farmers in Shamva enjoy Chinese agric initiative

Dairy farmers to implement advanced breeding technologies

The strategy also focuses on encouraging entrants into the industry and facilitating the continued importation of heifers to expand the national herd.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 23, 2025

Dairy farmers to implement advanced breeding technologies

Crisis over baobab in Chimanimani as locals feel shortchanged

Despite the potential for economic empowerment, the lack of regulation and fair trade practices has left villagers at a disadvantage.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 16, 2025

Crisis over baobab in Chimanimani as locals feel shortchanged

Michview Enterprises finds opportunity in adversity through goat farming

Many farmers have lost their livestock due to lack of rainfall, especially in the country’s Region 5.

By MBEKEZELI NCUBE Jan. 11, 2025

Michview Enterprises finds opportunity in adversity through goat farming

Young farmers optimistic despite challenges

Government investment in the sector through the 2025 budget is seen as a key enabler of this growth.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 9, 2025

Young farmers optimistic despite challenges

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

Seed Co to prioritise research, development

How contracted farmers are fuelling side marketing

They said the contracted farmers end up selling the tobacco through relatives or friends.

By Nhau Mangirazi Dec. 10, 2024

How contracted farmers are fuelling side marketing

‘Competition, counterfeit agroecological produce curtails agroecological entrepreneurs’

PELUM Zimbabwe is an organisation working through member organisations to support small-scale farmers, with the aim of promoting sustainable livelihoods.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Dec. 5, 2024

‘Competition, counterfeit agroecological produce curtails agroecological entrepreneurs’

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

Smallholder farmers disadvantaged in the food security fight

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

Zimplow revenue down 12% on the back of drought

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

Mukuru plays pivotal role in empowering farmers and refugee communities

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

Early sweet potato planting urged amidst short rains and seed shortages

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

Goat production gains traction in drought-hit Zim

Every tractor from the Mahindra OJA stands out with its unique features and performance capabilities

By Newsday Nov. 15, 2024

Top 5 Popular Mahindra OJA Tractor Models in India

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

Seed Co, police raise alarm over fake seed on market

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