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
South Africa welcomes Zimbabwe’s lift of maize importation ban
The South African government has welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 27, 2025
Zimbabwe’s maize output falls short of bumper harvest promises
Zimbabwe harvested 1,8 million tonnes of maize this year, a sharp recovery from last year’s drought-hit crop, but well below the 2,3 million tonnes that the government had forecast.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 15, 2025
Zim ends incentives for traditional grains
The government implemented a policy that offers a 20% price premium for traditional grains over maize to encourage their cultivation between 2020 and 2023.
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
Oct. 9, 2025
Govt proposes maize price of US$380/MT
GOVERNMENT has proposed a planning price of US$380 per metric tonne for maize and traditional grains for the 2025/26 cropping season, up from the current price of US$376/MT.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 15, 2025
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
Seed Co @85, revenue soars
In the mid-term economic review, the agricultural sector’s growth projection was revised upwards to 21,5%, marking a strong recovery from 18,1% contraction in 2024.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Aug. 29, 2025
Maize imports to decline: Report
The report attributes the expected recovery to a La Niña weather pattern that brought good rains during the crucial second half of the crop production period.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Jun. 26, 2025
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Zim takes lion’s share of SA maize exports
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere recently announced that Zimbabwe was expecting approximately 2,29 million tonnes
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
May. 13, 2025
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Zimbabwe banking nightmare: Millions vanish in hidden charges scandal
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Oct. 24, 2025
