Farmers urged to embrace technology
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter There is a need for technologies that assist farmers and agricultural institutions to improve yields, optimise input use, and strengthen resilience in the face of changing…
Citrus season starts strong amid rising lemon volumes
Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness ZIMBABWE is looking forward to a stellar citrus industry performance this year following good rainfall during the 2025/26 summer season, irrigation water availability, power…
Seed industry challenged to tackle El Niño
Lonester Mutata-Herald Correspondent THE seed industry has been challenged to place climate resilience at the centre of the upcoming summer cropping season by ensuring farmers receive seed varieties suited to…
Zim-UK climate partnership reflects shift towards development cooperation
Gibson Mhaka-Zimpapers Politics Hub The commissioning of the reconstructed Wanezi Dam, Irrigation Scheme and Solarised Piped Water System in Insiza District recently was more than the completion of a rural…
Govt rolls out US$25m facility to modernise livestock infrastructure
Lonster Mutata-Herald Correspondent THE Government has intensified efforts to modernise the country’s livestock sector, with the rollout of a US$25 million Livestock Health and Infrastructure Facility. The intervention is aimed…
Farmers to pay for insurance premiums using crops
Elita Chikwati THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union, AFC Bank and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) have rolled out Grain Premium Insurance, enabling farmers to pay premiums with maize, beans, sunflower and soyabeans…
Matabeleland provinces make progress in national cattle branding programme
Elita Chikwati Agriculture News Editor Farmers in Matabeleland have branded more than 162 000 cattle since the commencement of the national exercise in May. This comes as Government through the…
Government partners development partners, farmers to promote animal health
Agriculture News Editor The Directorate of Veterinary Services has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Government, development partners and farming communities to strengthen animal health systems and improve livestock productivity…
Livestock genetic improvement drive intensified
Theseus Mauruki Shambare GOVERNMENT has intensified efforts to expand Zimbabwe’s national cattle herd to six million by 2030 through an enhanced livestock genetic improvement programme aimed at increasing productivity, resilience…











