NEW: Smart farming: How AI and technology are transforming agriculture in Zimbabwe and beyond

Thabonga Masenda FARMING used to be about waking up early, checking the soil with your hands and hoping the rains would listen to your prayers. Today, it’s about drones flying…

Govt rolls out summer plan to protect livestock

Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter THE Government has intensified border inspections for live animals and animal products as part of a strengthened national biosecurity drive aimed at preventing the entry and spread…

Over two million Pfumvudza/Intwasa plots prepared in Mash East

Victor Maphosa-Mashonaland East Bureau More than two million Pfumvudza/Intwasa plots have been prepared in Mashonaland East Province as households embrace climate-proofed conservative agriculture. The province is targeting 600 000 households…

More than 75 000 farmers register to grow tobacco

More than 75 000 farmers have been contracted to grow tobacco for the 2025/26 season, with the communal farmers dominating the sector.

Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector earns global spotlight as innovation awards align with national transformation agenda

Theseus Shambare Herald Correspondent THE tobacco sector has received global and national recognition for innovation, reinforcing the country’s transition from traditional farming methods to technology-driven, value-adding systems central to the…

Embrace value addition, rabbit farmers urged

Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE Government has challenged local rabbit farmers to embrace value addition to improve viability and ensure long-term sustainability of the cunniculture industry. In recent years,…

Wheat exports set to increase amid production growth

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Zimbabwe is poised for a significant boost in wheat exports, projected to generate between US$100 million and US$150 million annually. This increase comes as the country…

Blitz to combat counterfeit seed

Precious Manomano and Patience Maturure THE Government has launched a 10-week operation to conduct spot checks on agro-dealer premises, aiming to ensure compliance with the Seed Act (Chapter 19:13) and…

Zimbabwe steps up fight against livestock diseases ahead of rainy season

Lonster Mutata Herald Correspondent The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is intensifying efforts to combat livestock diseases as Zimbabwe prepares for the 2025/2026 rainy season, a period traditionally associated with…

Integrate traditional practices and modern science to combat

Patience Maturure Agriculture Reporter AGROECOLOGY entrepreneurs have been urged to integrate traditional practices with modern science to combat climate change, ensure sustainable agriculture and seize opportunities on global markets. This…

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