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January disease has devastated cattle populations in Zimbabwe. How are farmers responding?

January disease has decimated more than half a million cattle in many rural parts of Zimbabwe

By Tapiwa Chatikobo Sep. 17, 2025

January disease has devastated cattle populations in Zimbabwe. How are farmers responding?

Over 100 farmers convene in Bulawayo for groundbreaking agroecology symposium

Over 100 farmers from across Zimbabwe gathered in Bulawayo for a transformative two-day Farmers Symposium this week aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices through knowledge exchange

By Pamenus Tuso Sep. 17, 2025

Over 100 farmers convene in Bulawayo for groundbreaking agroecology symposium

GMB delayed payments squeeze farmers

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has failed to pay for deliveries made earlier this year, casting a shadow over the upcoming planting season.

By Nunurai Jena Sep. 14, 2025

In African territorial markets, every commodity is controlled by specialists

For investors keen to get into food systems, specialist traders are the right people to work with because, unlike opportunists, they know all the cycles of a particular commodity.

By Charles Dhewa Sep. 10, 2025

In African territorial markets, every commodity is controlled by specialists

Milk production hits 10 million litres in July

The achievement was announced at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare.

By Staff Reporter Aug. 28, 2025

Milk production hits 10 million litres in July

Stolen cattle used to smuggle goods across Limpopo

Matabeleland South province has implemented several measures aimed at curbing stocktheft, including the formation of anti-stocktheft associations in communities.

By Margaret Lubinda Aug. 27, 2025

Stolen cattle used to smuggle goods across Limpopo

Agroforestry: The green revolution that can empower farmers and save our planet

Agroforestry stands out as a natural climate solution.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 24, 2025

Agroforestry: The green revolution that can empower farmers and save our planet

Treasury withholds US$3m dairy levy

Deputy Agriculture minister Davis Marapira confirmed the delays, stating the ministry was in talks with the Treasury to expedite disbursement.

By Melody Chikono Aug. 8, 2025

Tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy

Addressing delegates at a conference in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Growers Association president Mtandwa Mutasa bemoaned the lack of inclusion of indigenous farmers in the sector

By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 5, 2025