Commodity trade experts urge government, farmers to collaborate
Food Crop Contractors Association chairperson Graeme Murdoc said an opportunity for the two sides to find each other needed to be created.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 30, 2025
‘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
Govt targets 5% increase in wheat hectarage
Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa announced the plan on Tuesday during a post-Cabinet briefing.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Apr. 6, 2023
Fall armyworm threatens 2023 maize harvest
A FALL ARMYWORM plague and other related diseases that have spread to all the country's provinces are posing a serious threat to the country's major staple food crop.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 1, 2023
‘US$2 billion pumped into irrigation revamp’
During the period, private sector players established the Food Crops Contractors Association, which has been credited for underpinning the sector’s growth.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 24, 2023
Govt sets grain producer prices
For soya bean and sunflower, it set prices at US$597, 59/MT and US$687,23/MT, respectively.
By Taurai Mangudhla
Dec. 29, 2022
Farmers on high alert after quelea bird outbreak
The country expects to produce more than 383 000 metric tonnes, which will be sufficient to meet the country’s needs.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Oct. 3, 2022
Millers fret over grain deliveries
“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Sep. 4, 2022
Maize side marketing threatens food security: Millers
Tafadzwa Musarara said third parties importing maize were now disrupting the contract farming arrangement financed by government.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 1, 2022
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