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
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Zim ramps up efforts to address unexplained rabbit deaths
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
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
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
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
Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat
As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Agriculture Reporter
Aug. 23, 2024
CGIAR launches pilot programme on agroecological solutions
CGIAR is a French international organisation that is a global partnership of international organisations engaged in research about food security.
By Farming Reporter
Aug. 22, 2024
Midlands Agric Show roars to life
The annual show for the promotion and facilitation of agricultural growth and development is being organised by the Midlands Show Society (MSS).
By Stephen Chadenga
Aug. 22, 2024
Govt moves to rescue livestock amid El Nino-induced drought
He said borehole drilling was underway in Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Midlands provinces.
By Melody Chikono
Aug. 15, 2024
Goat farming, a boon in Gwanda
For Grundling, starting the farming project was never difficult as he begun small and grew with time.
By Admire Jamu Mlambo
Aug. 8, 2024
Zimbabwe's agricultural exports flourish in Zambia
Dube also highlighted that the National Development Strategy One (NDS1) has set an ambitious target of achieving a 10 percent annual growth in exports.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 7, 2024
Outgrower scheme for smallholder farmers launched
Monty’s has contracted CACU to produce a biofortified Michigan pea bean variety called Jasmine, high in iron and zinc.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Aug. 1, 2024
Green Fuel transforms Chipinge community
Green Fuel also runs a scholarship programme covering education costs for students, from early child development up to university level.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Aug. 1, 2024
Seed Co poised to maintain market dominance
The group localised its borrowings during the period, resulting in a 76% reduction in exchange losses.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 25, 2024
Pineapple farming changes Chimanimani woman’s life
The 45-year-old secured the three-hectare virgin land in 2018 and at that time, was not sure of what to put on that vast land.
By Admire Jamu-Mlambo
Jul. 18, 2024
NMB secures $10m loan to boost agricultural exports, support sustainable farming
About 70% of the funding will be allocated to NMB’s agricultural exporter customers.
By OWN CORRESPONDENT
Jul. 15, 2024
Wetter weather forecast to revive TSL’s fortunes
Cost pressures, driven by inflation and the continued dollarisation of transactions, resulted in weaker margins and a 41% decline in the bottom line.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 11, 2024
Rural farmers defy drought odds
Under the project, farmers were trained how to undertake income-generating projects.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 5, 2024
Hippo prepares for sweeter cane harvest, deliveries
Hippo said its major dams supplying sugar cane with irrigation were holding sufficient water.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jul. 4, 2024
