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- Herald
- January 19, 2026
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Midlands cattle population hits 980 000
Patrick Chitumba THE Midlands Province has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s leading livestock hubs, with a cattle population now exceeding 980 000. According to the Crops, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment…
- Herald
- January 19, 2026
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Farmers urged to step up pest control
Lonster Mutata-Herald Correspondent FARMERS must intensify field scouting and promptly report pest outbreaks as the country’s summer cropping season reaches its peak under favourable rainfall conditions, a senior Government official…
- Herald
- January 19, 2026
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1,5 million farmers benefit from field school training
Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter THE Farmer Field School training programme has transformed the lives of over 1,5 million farmers by enhancing agricultural education and promoting sustainable farming practices. With upwards of…
- Chronicle , SundayNews
- January 18, 2026
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Shortage of Ammonium Nitrate fertiliser worries farmers
Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Writer FARMERS across the country have raised concerns over the shortage of ammonium nitrate fertiliser, a key input for maize production, as recent heavy rainfall continues. Ammonium…
- Manicapost
- January 16, 2026
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Mutare bananas dominate SA market
Ray Bande Senior Reporter BANANAS grown in Burma Valley, nestled in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands, have become highly sought after in neighbouring South Africa — a key springboard in the nation’s…
- Herald
- January 16, 2026
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Ethical Leaf Tobacco gets auction floor licence
Business Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has granted Ethical Leaf Tobacco (ELT) a licence to operate an auction floor starting this upcoming marketing season, marking a significant…
- Herald
- January 16, 2026
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Twenty-one enablers set for a successful 2025/26 summer cropping season
Precious Manomano Herald Reporter The Government has introduced 21 strategic enablers to ensure a productive 2025/26 summer cropping season. These initiatives are designed to enhance agricultural productivity, providing farmers with…
- Manicapost
- January 16, 2026
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Tobacco harvest in full swing despite heavy rains
Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter THE harvesting of both irrigated and rain-fed tobacco is now in full swing across the country’s major tobacco hubs as the golden leaf reaches maturity. Yet,…
- Herald
- January 16, 2026
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563 000ha of traditional grains planted
Theseus Shambare-Herald Correspondent TRADITIONAL grains have emerged as key anchors of Zimbabwe’s food security strategy after farmers planted over 563 000 hectares of drought-resistant crops nationwide during the 2025-2026 summer…
- Herald
- January 16, 2026
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Local vaccine production boosts livestock health
Theseus Shambare-Herald Correspondent MORE than 800 000 cattle-owning households have benefited from Government-led disease prevention programmes anchored on locally-produced vaccines. The development has significantly strengthened Zimbabwe’s capacity to protect its…