The battle against illegal cattle movements

Obert Chifamba Agri-Insight IN a world where livestock constitutes the lifeblood of communities, unsanctioned and furtive cattle movements not only threaten local economies but also pose significant risks to public…

Govt says irrigation investments critical for agricultural productivity

Nqobile Bhebhe-Zimpapers Business Hub Zimbabwe should enhance national irrigation development to boost agricultural productivity, ensure food security and cushion the sector from climate change, a senior Government official has said.…

Inroads in Tugwi-Mukosi greenbelt plan

George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Development of a 30 000 hectare greenbelt at the Nuanetsi Ranch in Mwenezi is progressing according to plan with investors having sunk US$20 million in land…

Farmers optimistic about 2026 season after record wheat, tobacco output

Agriculture Writer FARMERS are optimistic about prospects for the 2026 farming season and anticipate enhanced output across most key sub-sectors. This comes after 2025 witnessed significant milestones in wheat and…

‘Value addition can boost tobacco exports’

Agriculture Reporter THE Government will intensify tobacco processing and value addition from 2026 going forward to grow exports of finished products from the industry, a senior official has said. Plans…

Farmers bullish about yields this season

Agriculture Reporter Farmers are optimistic about prospects for the 2026 farming season and anticipate enhanced output across most key sub-sectors. This comes after 2025 witnessed significant milestones in wheat and…

Knowledge of commodity market performance crucial for farmers

Charles Dhewa IT is no longer enough for farmers to know how to produce particular commodities. This is because agricultural and food commodities participate in a competitive environment, so there…

Zimbabwe’s agricultural markets, recovery, resilience and road ahead.

Tina Nleya AS 2026 begins, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector stood as one of the strongest pillars underpinning national economic recovery last year. After a difficult 2023/24 season marked by the El…

Manicaland exceeds cereals planting target

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter THE 2025/2026 agricultural season in Manicaland is looking promising, with planting targets for key cereals like maize, rapoko, and groundnuts already surpassed, pointing to a potential…

Climate-smart agriculture moves a gear up

Debra Matabvu Senior Reporter  GOVERNMENT has unveiled a comprehensive national irrigation plan aimed at placing 350 000 hectares of summer crops under irrigation by next year, a move designed to…

×