September 19
Zimbabwe: Zim Blueberries Hog Limelight in Malaysia
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is in full swing, and for Zimbabwean companies like Eden Chase, the event is proving to be a valuable platform to showcase their… Read more »
September 17
Zimbabwe: Wheat Producers Welcome Forex Payments
Wheat farmers have commended Government's decision to buy this year's crop in foreign currency. Read more »
August 06
Zimbabwe: Presidential Solar Scheme Boon for Agriculture
President Mnangagwa recently launched the Presidential solar energy project in a bid to combat the effects of climate change and align with the Southern African Development… Read more »
August 05
Zimbabwe: Zim Agric Programmes for Youth Charm Regional Peers
Zimbabwe has established itself as a regional leader in promoting youth involvement in the agricultural sector with the country's efforts to integrate them into the agrarian value… Read more »
July 16
Malawi: Green Climate Fund Approves $52 Million to Support Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)-Led Project in Malawi
A $52.3 million project approved today by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) aims to help Malawi cope with the devastating effects of climate change and boost the country's long-term… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Saving Soils in Africa the Only Path Left to a Future
Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? Read more »
June 26
Zimbabwe: Consolidate Interventions to Stop Cotton Industry's Downward Spiral
In 1980, farmers delivered 157 533 tonnes of seed cotton to the then sole seller and buyer of the crop, Cotton Marketing Board (CMB). Read more »
June 05
Zimbabwe: Environmental Conservation, Key for Future Agriculture
ON Tuesday, Zimbabwe joined the rest of the globe in celebrating World Environment Day (WED) with various activities to raise awareness and proffer solutions on environmental… Read more »
May 21
Zimbabwe: Agriculture Industry Mourns Nyathi
Tributes continued to pour from various sub-sectors of the agriculture industry as stakeholders mourned the untimely passing on of Retired Major Abdul Credit Nyathi on Friday at… Read more »
May 14
Zimbabwe: More Tributes for Swanepoel
Tributes continue to pour in for former Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) leader Mr Nick Swanepoel who died on May 8 in South Africa. Read more »
April 23
Zimbabwe: Zambian Expo Creates Business Opportunities for Zim's Agro-Industries
The Agritech Expo held in Zambia last week presented a platform for countries including Zimbabwe to foster regional partnerships, introduce cutting-edge agricultural technologies… Read more »
April 04
Zimbabwe: U.S.$103m Windfall for Tobacco Farmers, As U.S.$4, 99 Price Ceiling Breached
FARMERS' earnings from tobacco sales continue on an upward trajectory recording a 75 percent increase from US$59 million earned by Day 13 in the 2023 marketing season to US$103… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets U.S.$60bn Tobacco Industry
Zimbabwe is aiming to create a US$60 billion tobacco industry by 2028 through increased value addition of the golden leaf. Read more »
March 25
Zimbabwe: El Niño - Farmers Suffer Huge Discounts On Livestock
The effects of El Niño drought are tightening their grip on Zimbabwe's rural communities, forcing desperate farmers to sell off their prized livestock - primarily goats and… Read more »
March 07
Zimbabwe: Govt Committed to Transforming Agriculture Through Irrigation
Government continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment towards strengthening the agriculture sector's resilience to climate change by persistently pushing for the adoption of… Read more »
February 27
Zimbabwe: Value Addition Increases Fruit Export Earnings 77pc
Export earnings from horticulture's fruit section rose 77 percent from US$2 million in 2022 to US$4 million last year, as the sector continued on a positive trajectory anchored on… Read more »
February 20
Zimbabwe: Tobacco Farmers Demand Answers On U.S.$46m Afforestation Levy
Tobacco farmers are demanding answers from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), whom they accuse of underutilising US$46 million raised from afforestation levies since… Read more »
February 10
Zimbabwe: 'Be Able to Spot the Difference Between Fall and African Armyworms'
FARMERS must be able to accurately identify the fall and African armyworm pests to administer the correct control measures that will address the problem, an expert has said. Read more »
January 29
Zimbabwe: Import Permits for Key Products Scrapped
THE Government has scrapped import permits and licenses for fertiliser and other key products, including confectioneries and construction materials. Read more »
January 19
Zimbabwe: 9 875 Cattle Succumb to El Niño Effects
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December 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Goat Farmers Target Export Breeds
MEMBERS of the Queen of Reds farmer field school in Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South Province have introduced the cross-breeds of Kalahari bucks and Matabele Boer goats,… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves Deal to Sell Water to South Africa
Cabinet has approved a proposal for the multimillion water treatment plant in Beitbridge to sell water to Musina in South Africa to improve water resources and cooperation… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Honey Exports to Anchor Matabeleland at North Rural Industrialisation
The country's rural industrialisation juggernaut is not showing signs of slowing down with the national trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade, moving to develop… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Intervenes to Reduce Cotton Production Costs
Government will take over provision of extension services to cotton farmers from contractors in the 2023/24 cropping season in a move meant to reduce the cost of production and… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Assures Financing Option for Every Farmer
Farmers should take advantage of one of the many agriculture financing methods made available to them by the Government to drive production and productivity on their farms, a… Read more »