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Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought

The unprecedented drought was fuelled by El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can exacerbate drought or storms - weather conditions that are made more likely by climate change.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Mar. 6, 2025

Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought

Low moisture delays planting for 2024/25 cropping season: FAO

In a statement, FAO said the El Nino-induced drought left soils dry, worsened by poor rainfall this month.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Dec. 27, 2024

Low moisture delays planting for 2024/25 cropping season: FAO

A farmer’s resilience: How agroecology is helping Shashe farmers

In recent years, climate change has wreaked havoc on Zimbabwe’s agriculture.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Nov. 8, 2024

A farmer’s resilience: How agroecology is helping Shashe farmers

Interview: New accounting firm targets multinational companies

However, investors are always looking for where they can get a return.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 21, 2024

Interview: New accounting firm targets multinational companies

Close gender gaps in farm productivity, wages

Agrifood systems are an important source of income for women in many countries.

By Amh Voices Mar. 9, 2024

Close gender gaps in farm productivity, wages

FAO concludes national food control system evaluation

Zimbabwe joins eight countries in the region which concluded food control system assessments. Earlier this month, Uganda successfully concluded a nine-month assessment in Kampala.

By Amh Voices Mar. 8, 2024

FAO concludes national food control system evaluation

Zim’s food security precarious: researchers

BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company which lowered its corn production forecast for the 2023/24 season to 1,4 million tonnes, said local food security remains precarious.

By Melody Chikono Feb. 25, 2024