Solar installation tax riles farmers
The country has been enduring power outages of up to 18 hours daily since last year, severely affecting agricultural operations.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Jan. 17, 2025
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
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Shadreck Makombe told the Zimbabwe Independent that crippling power cuts were still being experienced.
By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 10, 2025
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
Food waste and losses: Smallholder farmers bear the brunt
In general terms, food waste refers to discarded or wasted food at the retail and consumer level. This entails discarding food that is unfit for human consumption.
By Peter Makwanya
Jan. 6, 2025
Why the elite should stop imposing their expectations on smallholder farmers
The onus is on experts to package what communities or household enterprises are doing and have been doing for years.
By Charles Dhewa
Nov. 20, 2024
8 good Reasons why Farmers Prefer Mahindra Tractors
Be it unmatched performance, durability, fuel economy, advanced control, features, or an extensive range of tractor models
By Thestandard
Nov. 19, 2024
Farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
According to TIMB, the 2023/24 season was the maiden year of the programme and 5 319 tonnes of coal were procured translating to US$100 000 in savings.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 28, 2024
Land tenure reforms face credit hurdles
“When you are lending to farmers, you are supposed to lend at reasonable interest rates that are one digit, like 5% per year
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 25, 2024
