Crops rebound, Zimbabwe on track for 3,2 million tonne harvest
Theseus Shambare ZIMBABWE is on course to achieve its 3,2 million tonne cereal production target following a strong recovery of crops after a damaging mid-season dry spell, raising hopes for…
Livestock stakeholders welcome levy review
Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness Livestock stakeholders are anxiously awaiting a Statutory Instrument from the Agriculture Ministry, with just two weeks left before President Mnangagwa’s deadline for the review…
Tobacco exports rake in US$490 million
Agriculture Reporter Zimbabwe has earned US$489 million from the export of 71 million kilogrammes of semi-processed tobacco to different destinations, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has revealed. This…
Feathers fly as Mugadza launches mega poultry project
Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter MUTASA South legislator, Advocate Misheck Mugadza, has launched a large-scale chicken pass-on project in his constituency, distributing 6 500 chicks and 22 tonnes of stock feed…
Assessing the status of qualifications and work experience in the agriculture sector in Zimbabwe and across Part 3
Engineer Tapuwa Justice Mashangwa Africa’s agricultural transformation is entering a decisive phase, shaped by the rapid convergence of advanced robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the emerging frontier of artificial general…
GMB pays grain farmers over US$5m
Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has received US$5 million and ZiG60 million (US$2 378 817) from Treasury over the past two weeks to settle…
Pfumvudza is the real deal: Minister Ndudzo
Victor Maphosa in Hwedza Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Advocate Itayi Ndudzo has commended the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, describing it as a real game changer when it comes to…
Agronomist Andrew Mushita honoured for conserving indigenous seed varieties
Sifelani Tsiko Fact Check Editor Veteran agronomist and crop biodiversity expert, Mr Andrew Mushita (67) has been honoured by the Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association (ZPBA) for his outstanding work in…
Government urges timely harvesting and proper drying to protect grain amid rains
Theseus Shambare AS Zimbabwe’s harvest season draws near, Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS) chief director Mrs Medlinah Magwenzi has urged farmers to preserve their grain through timely harvesting…











