Zimbabwe to distribute 300,000 foot and mouth disease vaccines to protect livestock and boost beef, dairy production
Theseus Shambare At least 300 000 foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines are in stock to protect Zimbabwe’s beef and dairy herds and will soon be distributed in affected areas,…
Govt invite bids for Zimbabwe Agricultural Value Chain, Livelihoods Enhancement Project
Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer GOVERNMENT has invited competitive bids for the administration of funds accessed under the four-year Zimbabwe Agricultural Value Chain and Livelihoods Enhancement Project (ZAVaCLEP). The project,…
Bale it, do not burn it, farmers urged
Theseus Shambare Herald Reporter FARMERS must accelerate cutting and baling hay to preserve livestock feed and protect the environment instead of burning it as Zimbabwe enters the peak of the…
Zimbabwe smashes tobacco records again
Precious Manomano Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE has registered an unprecedented output of 350 million kilogrammes of tobacco for the current marketing season, setting a new national record. This milestone not only…
Navigating the challenge of produce glut in mass markets
Obert Chifamba Agri-Insight IN a recent analysis on the performance of most mass fresh produce markets across the country, prominent market expert and Knowledge Transfer Africa (KTA) chief executive officer,…
Govt to unlock ‘dam economy’ potential
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu THE Government is working closely with development partners to unlock wider opportunities for locals under the “Dam Economy” initiative, which is expected to benefit more rural communities and…
Sorghum deliveries surge 423pc, GMB leads intake
Edgar Vhera Sorghum deliveries to the market have increased by 423 percent from five tonnes between April 1 to July 24, 2024, to 28 000 tonnes in the same period…
More than 36 000 ha of tobacco seed sown
Elita Chikwati Tobacco growers have intensified preparations for the 2025/2026 farming season, sowing on more than 3 million square metres of seedbeds, while seed sales have increased by 46 percent.…
Mwenezi citrus project targets export markets
Jerry Chifamba GOVERNMENT and some private companies have launched the Makata Citrus Estate, which already has 250 hectares under orange trees, with the move set to boost exports. The goal…
Comply with tobacco stalk destruction directive: TIMB
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is engaging with all tobacco-producing regions to ensure compliance with its stalk destruction directive.











