Alternative farming ways during drought
These alternatives not only offer resilience in the face of a drought, but also provide a sustainable pathway towards ensuring food security for both animals and humans.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Mar. 28, 2024
Cattle buyers rip off Gwanda villagers
One of the cattle auctioneers in Matabeleland Andrea Lawrence said the situation had nothing to do with unscrupulous behaviour but the fact that business is low.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 27, 2024
The value of empowering communities to protect their local food systems
What technologies are used at different supply chain nodes including processing, preservation and warehousing?
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 7, 2024
Feature: ‘Life is hell’: Zim flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods
Climate change-induced droughts and events like 2019’s Cyclone Idai worsened things, leaving villagers at risk of starvation and in need of alternative water sources.
By Al Jazeera
Feb. 2, 2024
Livestock levy killing business: Farmers
Those who slaughter cattle for beef pay US$10 of the value of a fifth quarter per animal slaughtered.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 8, 2024
Livestock farmers equipped with entrepreneurship skills
The K’Lusa project continues to make strides in equipping the next generation with the skills needed to thrive in the challenging agricultural landscape of semi-arid regions.
By Business Reporter
Jan. 7, 2024
Livestock experts urge urgent support for farmers
The country recorded a surge in the death of livestock, especially cattle, just before the onset of the rain season in December as pastures and water sources became depleted.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Dec. 31, 2023
For Africans, the climate debate around the role of livestock misses the mark
Livestock keeping offers African countries a gateway to the food security and economic growth enjoyed elsewhere.
By Amh Voices
Dec. 30, 2023
El Niño drought threatens thousands of livestock
Nyahoda also said farmers had a role to play in sustaining livestock’s health by providing adequate water.
By Lorraine Muromo
Dec. 14, 2023