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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

Authorities must address factors militating against sustainable livelihoods

Government should address lack of organisation.

By Amh Voices May. 9, 2023

Authorities must address factors militating against sustainable livelihoods

More entries at Byo Agric Show

The show is running concurrently with the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) that began this week.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 27, 2023

Zimbabwe Beekeeping Project Conserves Forests and Boosts Rural Economy

She says the farmers produce 30 bottles of unprocessed honey per day, and it costs less than $1,50 to produce a single bottle.

By Problem Masau Apr. 4, 2023

Zimbabwe Beekeeping Project Conserves Forests and Boosts Rural Economy

Zim fights armyworm outbreak

African armyworm has unsettled authorities since it was detected in Mbire a week ago.

By Donald Nyandoro Dec. 29, 2022

MSD forecasts low rainfall, heat this week

Matabeleland North provincial agronomist Zenzele Ndlovu said farmers should stagger their crops starting with traditional grains that are drought tolerant.

By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 16, 2022