October 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: International Tiger Fishing Tournament Livens Kariba
At 6am sharp, a gunshot and a magenta flare fired high up against the silhouette sunrise, sending engine-powered boats puffing off to the various corners of Lake Kariba to catch… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Beef Exports to DRC Starting Next Month - AMA
Zimbabwe is set to commence beef exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in September with clustered cattle farmers expected to bulk up their produce to meet the… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Good Rains to Drive Economic Expansion
ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) is confident Zimbabwe's economy will expand in 2023 driven by expected strong growth in agriculture, mining, construction and diaspora remittances. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: 2023 Tobacco Marketing Season - Let's Not Create Room for Price Cartels
The 2023 tobacco marketing season started last Wednesday with the first bale fetching US$4,35 per kilogramme to eclipse last season's US$4,20 per kg, which essentially hints at a… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt's Efforts to Boost Agricultural Production Must Not Go to Nought
It is as clear as day that the Government fully acknowledges the role agriculture is predestined to play in the country's march towards the attainment of an upper middle income… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: EU Demands More Fresh Produce
The engagement and re-engagement policy continues to bear fruit, with the European Union calling on Zimbabwe to export more fresh produce to the bloc. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Now Food Secure, Says Agriculture Permanent Secretary Basera
Zimbabwe is now food secure after achieving bumper maize and wheat harvests in the last few cropping seasons, but the Government remains determined to transform agricultural… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Targets Record 85,000ha for Winter Wheat
A total of 85 000 hectares have been targeted for winter wheat this year and this is expected to produce 408 000 tonnes of the cereal, well above the 375 000 tonnes of last year… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mushroom Farming Improving Livelihoods in Hurungwe
Mushroom production has become one of the fastest-growing agro-business ventures in Zimbabwe. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: 2023/24 Summer Cropping Season Preparations Begin
Preparations for the next summer cropping season, starting in the final months of this year, have started with the Government targeting a cereal production of 3,7 million tonnes to… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Rabbit Farmers Develop Breeding Protocols
Zimbabwe rabbit farmers are developing breeding protocols to raise the standards of production in the face of massive growth in one of the country's fastest-growing subsectors. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Good Rains Expected to Improve Wheat Output
Agricultural experts expect record wheat production this year following good rains that have already filled or almost filled most major irrigation dams, plus the farm dams many… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Village Wisdom Pushing Zimbabwe's Agricuture Revolution
Simple village wisdom has impacted on the continued growth of Zimbabwe's agricultural revolution which has seen the country producing its largest wheat harvest ensuring that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ARDA Revives Sanyati Irrigation Scheme
The revival of Gowe Irrigation Scheme in Sanyati by the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has given hope for a better future to the community. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: President in Senegal for Key Feed Africa Summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Dakar, Senegal, last night where he will attend the Dakar II Feed Africa Summit. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt, White Farmers Head for Showdown
White former commercial farmers, whose land was acquired under the land reform programme are reportedly worried about a "longer" period that the compensation process may take after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Private Players Urged to Explore Irrigation
The Government has urged the private sector to participate in irrigation development saying Zimbabwe is endowed with water resources that have a potential to irrigate over two… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Applauds Farmers On Pfumvudza/Intwasa
The Government has applauded farmers for the strict adherence to conservation agriculture principles which is set to put the country on the pole position to attain a summer bumper… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: More Than 130 Cattle Die of January Disease in Midlands
Over 130 cattle in the Midlands province have succumbed to Theileriosis better known as the January disease in the first week of January with Shurugwi district being the most… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zim Ready for First Annual Crop and Livestock Assessment
The Government yesterday announced plans to roll out the first round of the Crop and Livestock Assessment from January 20 to 30, 2023 that is designed to avail early information on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Matabeleland Farmers Optimistic of Good Harvests
FARMERS in Matabeleland are optimistic about recording good harvests during the 2022/2023 cropping season despite low rainfall patterns that have been experienced in most parts of… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: African Armyworm Destroys Over 15 Hectares of Maize in Mbire
African armyworm has re-emerged, being seen in Mbire district in over 15ha of maize, 110ha of sorghum and 5ha of pasture, with authorities warning the public around the country to… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Urge GMB to Expedite Payments
Wheat farmers are worried the current payment delays by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) may dampen the growers' zeal to produce enough wheat to meet the national requirements,… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Zimbabwe: Farmers Use Chillies to Fend Off Jumbos
Farmers in Mbire District have found an innovative way to reduce human-wildlife conflict through the use of chilli strings and bricks that chase elephants from their communities. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: African Varsities Engage On Agro-Food Systems
A grouping of major African universities, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (Ruforum) is set to engage governments on strengthening Africa's… Read more »