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Topic : Agritex

Mat South farmers take to fields as rains pour

Rural households in the Matabeleland region rely on rain-fed agriculture which is susceptible to climate change and variability.

By Rex Mphisa Jan. 20, 2025

Mat South farmers take to fields as rains pour

Farmers devastated after hail storm hits Beitbridge district

Agritex head at Beitbridge, Masauso Mawocha, said a Mtetengwe farmer lost 20 000 heads of cabbages, 10 000 plants of water melons and green mealies all ready for the market.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 26, 2024

Farmers devastated after hail storm hits Beitbridge district

Hungry villagers survive on smuggled goods

The traditional leader said the villagers are also battling a water crisis as water sources in the area are already drying up.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 25, 2024

Hungry villagers survive on smuggled goods

Chanetsa Farm field day: An encounter with the future

Flanking him, and adding details to his story, was the local Agritex team headed by provincial agronomist 42-year old Cain Loki.

By Taruvinga Magwiroto Jul. 7, 2023

Chanetsa Farm field day: An encounter with the future

Tobacco growers urged to destroy stalks

In a communique to tobacco growers, TRB plant health services director Cleopas Chinheya said farmers should remove tobacco stalks to break the life cycles of pests.

By Harriet Chikandiwa May. 12, 2023