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Topic : Livestock

Punish reckless farmers who let livestock stray

Worsening the situation is the issue of theft of perimeter fences erected to keep the animals inside farms.

By Newsday Nov. 23, 2024

Punish reckless farmers who let livestock stray

ZiG dilemma leaves Binga folk at the mercy of unscrupulous traders

A former official at the opposition Movement for Democratic Change in Binga Themba Toonse Kujulu Munkombwe made similar observations.

By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 3, 2024

ZiG dilemma leaves Binga folk at the mercy of unscrupulous traders

El Niño takes its toll on Hwange residents

The villagers have also become susceptible to unscrupulous dealers who are taking advantage of the situation.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 16, 2024

El Niño takes its toll on Hwange residents

Women own 9% of country’s cattle: WB

According to the report, a staggering 91% of cattle are found on male-owned large-scale commercial farms with women owning just 9%.

By Problem Masau Apr. 2, 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

Cattle buyers rip off Gwanda villagers

One of the cattle auctioneers in Matabeleland Andrea Lawrence said the situation had nothing to do with unscrupulous behaviour but the fact that business is low.

By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 27, 2024

The value of empowering communities to protect their local food systems

What technologies are used at different supply chain nodes including processing, preservation and warehousing?

By Charles Dhewa Feb. 7, 2024

The value of empowering communities to protect their local food systems

Feature: ‘Life is hell’: Zim flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods

Climate change-induced droughts and events like 2019’s Cyclone Idai worsened things, leaving villagers at risk of starvation and in need of alternative water sources.

By Al Jazeera Feb. 2, 2024