Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers get boost to tap global markets

Agriculture Reporter MORE than 350 smallholder farmers in Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland South are set to access global markets through a new initiative linking irrigation schemes with private sector buyers,…

Wheat harvesting begins

Theseus Shambare Herald Reporter FARMERS have harvested wheat on 758 hectares as the country starts reaping this year’s winter crop. Zimbabwe is targeting to harvest over 600 000 tonnes of…

 Valley Seeds unveils new wheat varieties to reduce Zimbabwe’s import bill and enhance food security

Martin Kadzere Seed producer Valley Seeds officially launched its latest wheat seed varieties, Limpopo and Zambezi, at DCK Farms in Kwekwe last week. The launch marks a significant step towards…

Seed, fertiliser distribution begins

Government has begun distributing seed and fertiliser to farmers ahead of the 2025/26 summer cropping season, with authorities setting an ambitious cereal production target of 3,2 million tonnes as regional forecasts point to normal to above-normal rainfall.

Buhera farmers thrive with new market opportunities

A growing number of smallholder horticultural farmers in Buhera North are reaping the rewards of a ready market after Sabi Star Mine opened its doors to local suppliers, creating new opportunities for households that once struggled to sell their produce.

Manicaland Agric Show a resounding success

The just-ended Manicaland Agricultural Show has been described as a resounding success as it managed to attract a record number of local and foreign exhibitors.

Parly to assess fertiliser firms operations

Ahead of the summer cropping season, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce will this week visit and assess fertiliser manufacturing companies to appreciate their challenges and recommend to the Government policies to improve their operations.

Summer cropping preps kick off

THE distribution of seed, fertiliser and other agricultural inputs under the climate-proofed Presidential Inputs Programme has begun ahead of the 2025/2026 summer cropping season, with more than three million rural households set to benefit from the scheme.

Unlocking wealth through tenure reforms

The Government of Zimbabwe implemented the Land Reform Programme in three phases since independence.

Revitalising Zimbabwe’s white gold

Word From The Market-Tina Nleya COTTON, once celebrated as Zimbabwe’s “white gold”, has historically stood as a pillar of both rural livelihoods and national economic resilience. At its peak, the…

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