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GMB begins paying farmers outstanding arrears for grain deliveries

GMB has faced criticism for delaying paying farmers after they would have made deliveries, severely impacting their ability to fund their operations.

By Farming Reporter Apr. 2, 2026

GMB begins paying farmers outstanding arrears for grain deliveries

Ncube warns against abuse of inputs

He urged agriculture extension workers and supervisors to advise farmers in the province to “accelerate potholing of their Pfumvudza plots and mulch.”

By Stephen Chadenga Nov. 20, 2025

Climate-smart agric in action: The role of hybrid seeds, Pfumvudza in strengthening maize farming resilience in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe enters another maize farming season under the shadow of unpredictable rains

By Wayne Matyukira Oct. 27, 2025

Climate-smart agric in action: The role of hybrid seeds, Pfumvudza in strengthening maize farming resilience in Zimbabwe

Preps for 2025/26 cropping season in full swing

Valley Seeds business director Tich Maponga said the company was managing seeds and maintaining quality control to enhance food security.

By Gracious Daniel Jun. 20, 2025

Preps for 2025/26 cropping season in full swing

Let us take farming seriously

Agro-dealers must charge reasonable prices to support the country's food production

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 8, 2024

Govt seeks to shut out Pfumvudza looters

Agriculture ministry secretary Obert Jiri told NewsDay that the e-inputs scheme seeks to enhance transparency and accountability from government depots to the farmers at ward level.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 30, 2024

Govt seeks to shut out Pfumvudza looters

Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme

Jiri said this while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on the farm inputs distribution programme ahead of the 2024/25 farming season.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 30, 2024

Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme

Households in Pfumvudza/Intwasa programmes rise

The report said the proportion of households which grew crops decreased across all crops, except for sorghum which had an increase from 19% in 2022/23 to 23% in the 2023/24 season.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 9, 2024