Farmers face fines for diverting agric inputs
Government says the Presidential scheme (Pfumvudza/Intwasa) has been instrumental in boosting food security at household level, especially in drought-prone areas.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Nov. 22, 2024
Govt raids shops over imitations
Senior agricultural economist Simbarashe Masanga said the smuggled goods were exposing consumers to health risks as they are not tested and certified by the respective bodies.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 11, 2024
Cotton marketing session extended
Isaya said the marketing season had not been good as the El Niño phenomenon ate into the season’s yields.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jul. 17, 2024
Govt tightens screws on cotton contractors
He spoke as farmers said they were still owed up to US$5 million for last season’s deliveries by the State run Cottco Holdings, the country’s biggest player.
By Julia Ndlela and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 7, 2024
AMA opens 2024 cotton marketing season
Cotton remains the country’s second most exported agricultural crop, after tobacco, This makes it a significant foreign currency earner.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 7, 2024
AMA pursues Rwanda market
The Ama chief said many buyers had an opportunity to sample and evaluate the Zimbabwean products and were impressed with the quality and competitiveness of the local offerings.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 6, 2024
Winter wheat farmers assured of uninterrupted power supply
Ama is mandated with the overall regulation of production, processing and marketing of agricultural products in Zimbabwe.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 1, 2024
Pursue value-addition, hemp farmers urged
In line with government’s value addition and beneficiation thrust, a local company, African Medical Cannabis Biotech is extracting hemp oil from the plant.
By Garikai Tunhira
Feb. 1, 2024
Ama inputs package to support 0,5ha of cotton
Heading into the 2023/24 agricultural season, the El Nino weather phenomenon was predicted as early forecasts pointed to warm temperatures and normal to below normal rainfall.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Dec. 7, 2023
