1 900 farmers trained under master farmer programme
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said government was reviewing the training syllabus in partnerships with the World Food Programme
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Dec. 2, 2024
Wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes
Jiri applauded farmers who managed to surpass the previous production record, adding that he expects the same to happen the next season.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera
Nov. 27, 2024
Zim advances agro-ecology to boost food security
This approach fosters local innovation, allowing farmers to integrate traditional practices with modern techniques tailored to their specific environments.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera
Nov. 6, 2024
Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme
Jiri said this while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on the farm inputs distribution programme ahead of the 2024/25 farming season.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 30, 2024
Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Zimbabwe had a deficit of 45 000 metric tonnes against a demand of 60 000 metric tonnes of fish annually.
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
Govt crafts new modalities after riverbed mining ban
The directive, issued by cabinet on Tuesday, signals a tougher stance against practices that have devastated vital water resources.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 23, 2024
Zim 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 Staff Reporter
Aug. 21, 2024
Zim explores livestock value chain with Saudi Arabia
Jiri noted that the collaboration could lead to the introduction of new technologies and practices that would benefit Zimbabwean farmers.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 17, 2024
