Govt to regulate seed production
The country’s regulations and laws governing seed production stipulate that only registered sellers and seed testing laboratories can sell and test seed.
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 29, 2024
Govt to monitor grain prices as hunger bites
At least 5,5 million people are said to be in need of food aid, according to humanitarian agencies.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Brent Shamu
May. 3, 2024
Govt to clamp down on cotton side marketers
Farmers are owed US$3,2 million by the country’s largest cotton producer, Cottco Holdings Limited (Cottco).
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 11, 2024
Senators demand answers on Byo water crisis
Haritatos said they wanted to introduce booster pumps along the Mtshabezi pipeline to improve pumping capacity from 16 megalitres per day to 30 megalitres.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 28, 2024
Farmers urged to preserve biodiversity
It is imperative that governments, non-governmental organisations, local communities, and the private sector work together to protect and promote biodiversity.
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 3, 2024
Govt commits to resuscitating agriculture, food systems
Haritatos said development in the agricultural sector would go a long way in uplifting the standards of living of the citizens.
By Donald Nyandoro
May. 2, 2023
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers,
By By Obert Siamulandu
Dec. 9, 2022
January Disease kills 500k cattle: Govt
Haritatos said farmers should intensively dip their cattle to avoid spread of tick-borne diseases.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 8, 2022
Fertiliser price increase, a result of global shocks
This comes amid concerns over the rise in fertiliser prices, leaving farmers unsure about availability and affordability.
By Lorraine Muromo
Oct. 27, 2022
