Farmers in regions 4 and 5 urged to plant small grains

In a renewed push for climate-smart agriculture, the Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ministry is scaling up rural support through community-based farmer field schools.  
By Lesley Kufandada Feb. 27, 2026

Researchers engage in seed multiplication programme

This was revealed by Sosonke Working Together Trust director Themba Maseko Phiri on Friday last week.
By Silas Nkala Aug. 4, 2025

Mat South farmers take to fields as rains pour

Rural households in the Matabeleland region rely on rain-fed agriculture which is susceptible to climate change and variability.
By Rex Mphisa Jan. 20, 2025

Farmers devastated after hail storm hits Beitbridge district

Agritex head at Beitbridge, Masauso Mawocha, said a Mtetengwe farmer lost 20 000 heads of cabbages, 10 000 plants of water melons and green mealies all ready for the market.
By Staff Reporter Oct. 26, 2024

Hungry villagers survive on smuggled goods

The traditional leader said the villagers are also battling a water crisis as water sources in the area are already drying up.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 25, 2024

Chanetsa Farm field day: An encounter with the future

Flanking him, and adding details to his story,  was the local Agritex team headed by provincial agronomist 42-year old Cain Loki.
By Taruvinga Magwiroto Jul. 7, 2023

Tobacco growers urged to destroy stalks

In a communique to tobacco growers, TRB plant health services director Cleopas Chinheya said farmers should remove tobacco stalks to break the life cycles of pests.
By Harriet Chikandiwa May. 12, 2023

Authorities must address factors militating against sustainable livelihoods

Government should address lack of organisation.
By Amh Voices May. 9, 2023

More entries at Byo Agric Show

The show is running concurrently with the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) that began this week.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 27, 2023