Farmers cheer new cotton players

Thus, increased resources to the sector are expected to reduce cotton farmers dependency on these illicit dealers.
By Donald Nyandoro Nov. 23, 2023

Zim’s cotton production up 67%

The cotton marketing season came to an end on August 31, 2023.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 7, 2023

AMA pursues DRC export market

Beef from India is currently landing in Kinshasa at: T-borne (US$15), beef steak (US$14), rear beef quarter (US$7,50) and beef quarter topside (US$7).
By Farming Reporter Jul. 18, 2023

Macadamia nut farmers cry foul

Dubbed the green diamond, macadamia nuts are viewed as a lucrative cash crop due to their multiple uses, international market value and a decades-long harvesting lifespan.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 11, 2023

Zim, Bots moot export corridor

AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said modalities were already in place for local farmers to export their produce to Botswana.
By Agriculture Reporter Jul. 6, 2023

Ama deploys teams to curb side marketing

Cotton is mainly grown by small-scale farmers in Gokwe, Sanyati, Muzarabani, Mt Darwin, Guruve and Cheshire, among other areas.
By Freeman Makopa May. 22, 2023

AMA links hemp farmers to markets

One of the EU’s requirements — good manufacturing practice certification — is the cornerstone for cannabis exportation to the EU.
By Freeman Makopa May. 10, 2023

AMA warns ‘errant’ cotton merchants

To give farmers more disposable income, the government increased the foreign currency retention from 75% to 85% for the coming marketing season.
By Business Reporter Mar. 21, 2023

US$5,5m boost for mushroom farmers

Over the years, mushroom farming has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing home-based agro-business ventures.
By Lorraine Muromo Mar. 7, 2023