Smallholder farmers embrace fish farming to stave off climate change-induced hunger
In addition to fish farming, Mudzingwa’s farm boasts an impressive array of fruit trees, including 60 citrus varieties such as oranges, lemons, and limes.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Nov. 3, 2024
Seed Co, govt launches national crop farming competition
NCFC prizes will include seed, fertiliser, scotchcarts, grinding mills, motorcyles, 5kVA solar systems and mobile tractors, among others.
By Chantay Ruswa
Oct. 4, 2024
Maggot farming creates entrepreneurs, saves farming costs in Zimbabwe
Instead, Munondo, like several other maggot entrepreneurs, has become more of an employer after he set up a maggot plot of land just a year after he received training in farming the worms.
By Jeffrey Moyo
Jun. 2, 2024
Villagers sell their livestock for a song
Zimbabwe is going through a severe drought amid fears that more livestock could die as the effects of climate change wreak havoc across the country.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 7, 2024
High rabbit pellets prices choke Zimbabwe farmers
Rabbit farming has emerged as a vital sector for creating employment, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 5, 2024
Alternative farming ways during drought
These alternatives not only offer resilience in the face of a drought, but also provide a sustainable pathway towards ensuring food security for both animals and humans.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Mar. 28, 2024
Digital transformation key to Africa’s food security
Young farmers like Nomaliso Musasiwa, a female farmer of Fresh in a Box have bemoaned prolonged power cuts as a threat to the use of technology to boost agricultural activities in Zimbabwe.
By Evans Mathanda
Feb. 4, 2024
Mat South declares war on rustlers
Police said 457 cases were recorded during the period with Gwanda recording 43% of the cases, while 551 cases had been recorded in the same period in 2022.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 4, 2024
30 dealers arrested for selling free seed, fertiliser
Many communal farmers that are being discouraged by the long stretch of scorching heat between November and December rushed to sell their seed and fertilisers for a song.
By Problem Masau
Dec. 24, 2023
