Govt moves to shield crops from El Niño

Rutendo Nyeve AS global weather patterns shift towards an adverse climatic cycle, Government has moved to calm a nervous agricultural sector, revealing that the nation is well prepared for a…

Joint ventures strengthen winter wheat production drive

Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE is on course to achieve its winter wheat planting target of 125 000 hectares, with more than 95 000 hectares already planted despite delays caused by…

Nearly 4 000 small-scale farmers trained in digital agric

Theseus Mauruki Shambare in MHONDORO-NGEZI Nearly 4 000 small-scale farmers across Zimbabwe have been trained in digital farming under a Food and Agriculture Organisation project aimed at modernising agriculture and…

Livestock stakeholders call for action on regulatory reforms

Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness STAKEHOLDERS in the livestock industry have called on Government ministries to expedite the planned business reforms covering levies, licences, fees and permits. This follows…

Government extends winter wheat planting deadline to June 15

Theseus Mauruki Shambare THE Government has extended winter wheat planting deadline from May 31 to June 15 after prolonged wet conditions delayed harvesting of summer crops and slowed land preparation…

Non-compliant tobacco growers risk penalties over stalks deadline

Elita Chikwati Agriculture News Editor TOBACCO growers who fail to destroy stalks will be flagged in the national grower database, a move that will directly affect their regulatory clearance, marketing…

Farmers harvest 2,7m tonnes of maize

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter FARMERS have so far harvested 2 716 045 tonnes of maize, a major milestone that has secured the country’s grain requirements and strengthened prospects for national…

Govt’s levy cuts to rev up agricultural production

Obert Chifamba-Agri-Insight THE Government’s recent resolution to slash levies across key agricultural sub-sectors is set to ignite a powerful surge in the country’s farming landscape. By cutting costs and boosting…

More than 78 000 hectares put under wheat so far

Zimpapers Correspondent MORE than 78 000 hectares (ha) have been put under wheat so far this season, with the Government urging farmers to speed up planting before today’s deadline to…

Zim unlocks new agric markets

Theseus Mauruki Shambare in VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE is deepening regional agricultural cooperation with South Africa and Tanzania as the three countries move to strengthen trade corridors, coordinate food security strategies…

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