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2025 MPS missed the mark: Farmers

ZFU revealed that it had consultations with the RBZ prior to the release of the MPS, during which the farmers raised several concerns that the bank ignored.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 13, 2025

Illegal mining activities a threat to environmental sustainability: ZFU

The congress was held under the theme Family Farming and the Food Security Nexus, emphasising that family farming is the backbone of food security in this country.

By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 12, 2024

Illegal mining activities a threat to environmental sustainability: ZFU

‘Maize crop a total write-off’

Swaths of maize crops had wilted, with farmers saying most of the affected crop would not recover even if rains returned.

By Tinashe Kairiza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 1, 2024

Rains coming, but...

Zimbabwe Farmers Union secretary-general, Paul Zakariya, said the rains would do little to save wilting crops.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Feb. 29, 2024

Govt summons Cottco over US$6,8 million debt

Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka told legislators during Parliament’s question and answer session that Cottco has promised to pay farmers.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 13, 2023

Govt summons Cottco over US$6,8 million debt

Farmers union calls for rethink on free inputs

Zakariya said the fact that farmers did not stand to lose anything whether they planted late or early using the free inputs was proving detrimental to the agricultural sector.

By Melody Chikono Dec. 19, 2022