‘Maize crop a total write-off’
Swaths of maize crops had wilted, with farmers saying most of the affected crop would not recover even if rains returned.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 1, 2024
Lack of storage facilities costs farmers
Small-scale farmers have been losing money, particularly on fruits and vegetables due to the overabundance of perishables compared to the low disposable income of consumers.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 18, 2024
Music is an emblem of social equality: Mupumha
Mupumha believes that an inclusive school curriculum which teaches cultural diversity, including local languages, instils peace and unity in citizens from childhood.
By Tendai Sauta
Nov. 29, 2023
El Nino-weary farmers hold on to grain reserves
Weather experts are predicting a delayed start to the 2023/24 summer cropping season owing to the El Niño weather phenomenon.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 10, 2023
Govt calls for small grains value chain transformation
This was revealed by the Agricultural Advisory Services and Rural Development Directorate chief director Obert Jiri during a stakeholders workshop on millets in Harare on Tuesday.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
Aug. 3, 2023
Farmers struggle to service loans
Some of the loans are 100% guaranteed by the government, while others are partially guaranteed.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 26, 2023
Unlocking healthy soils’ potential in climate change mitigation
Various natural systems, such as forests, plants and oceans, can absorb carbon dioxide during carbon sequestration.
By Takudzwanashe Mundenga
Jul. 12, 2023
20% drop in food-insecure households
The findings show that in typical deficit-producing areas, households are likely to continue selling livestock to earn income for food and non-food needs.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 28, 2023
‘Agric sector supplying 60% of industrial raw materials’
According to statistics from the Agriculture ministry, in 2021 Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 7,8% largely as a result of the 36,4% growth recorded in the agricultural sector.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 18, 2023
