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Production challengers hinder cannabis farming

AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said this during a tour of Thatokuhle Farm in Bulawayo by Agriculture ministry officials on the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis field day.

By Patricia Sibanda Dec. 12, 2024

Production challengers hinder cannabis farming

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

Farmers face fines for diverting agric inputs

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

Govt tightens screws on cotton contractors

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

Winter wheat farmers assured of uninterrupted power supply

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