Rushinga farmers take lead in conservation agric

Johnson Siamachira THERE are only two dark spots in the story of Ms Migren Mutamba’s life. One is the devastating 2015/2016 El-Nino induced drought. The other is the passing on…

Compensation for former commercial farmers

Theseus Shambare [email protected] MORE than 700 white former commercial farmers whose land was repossessed during the fast-track land reform programme are set to receive compensation this year, as Government intensifies…

Title deeds initiative a historic agrarian milestone . . . 7 700+ farms set to benefit

Barbra Machekano-Herald Correspondent IN December 2024, Zimbabwe launched a significant land tenure reform initiative aimed at securing title deeds for farmers across the country. Spearheaded by President Mnangagwa, the Title…

BAT SA exit opens new opportunities for Zim firms

Nyore Madzianike-Senior Reporter THE closure of British American Tobacco South Africa has created a potential niche in the regional tobacco value chain, presenting new growth opportunities for Zimbabwean firms that…

Tobacco farmers warn of labour, curing challenges

Richard Muponde-Zimpapers Politics Hub Farmers have warned that although there is optimism for good tobacco output this season, labour shortages, curing challenges and pricing concerns could still affect the final…

Dibhisani inkomo livikele iJanuary Disease

Ethel Ncube INHLANGANISO ebona ngempilakahle yezifuyo eyeVeterinary Services isixwayise abalimi abafuyileyo ukuthi baqaphele izifuyo zabo zingahlaselwa ngumkhuhlane we-theilerosis owaziwa kakhulu ngokuthi yiJanuary Disease nanko uvame ukuhlasela izifuyo ngesikhathi sezulu. UDokotela…

Valelani amathole lamathokazi enganethwa lizulu

Ethel Ncube ABABONA ngokugcinwa kuhle kwenkomo zochago sebexwayise abalimi abafuye inkomo lezi ukuthi bavalele amathole lamathokazi ezibayeni enganethwa lizulu ngoba elakho ukucina ebanjwa yimikhuhlane. UMnumzana Cosmas Muzunde ongu-Dairy Officer esabelweni…

Heavy rains crucial for winter cropping season

Nyasha Simbisai Agriculture Correspondent RAINS being received countrywide are not only benefiting summer crops, but will also be essential for the winter cropping season, a senior Government official has said.…

Solar irrigation now a must – Prof Jiri

Nyasha Simbisai Agriculture Correspondent GOVERNMENT has urged farmers to invest in solar-powered irrigation systems to boost production and ensure national food security. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent…

Over 13 000 A2 farmers set to receive title deeds

Theseus Shambare and Precious Manomano Government is set to issue title deeds to over 13 000 A2 farmers whose land has been surveyed, marking a major step in strengthening security…

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