Farming - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Farming

Market dynamics: Interplay between farmland access and food prices in Zim

I know the answers to these questions are a food for thought!

By Lemuel Batanai Nov. 28, 2024

Market dynamics: Interplay between farmland access and food prices in Zim

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

8 good Reasons why Farmers Prefer Mahindra Tractors

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

Smallholder farmers embrace fish farming to stave off climate change-induced hunger

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

Seed Co, govt launches national crop farming competition

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

Maggot farming creates entrepreneurs, saves farming costs in Zimbabwe

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

Villagers sell their livestock for a song

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

High rabbit pellets prices choke Zimbabwe farmers

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