Wheat farmers struggle with markets after record season
Authorities say an additional 2 000 hectares were planted with wheat this season, bringing the total cultivated area to 122 000 hectares.
By Donald Nyandoro
Oct. 17, 2025
Valley Seeds launches new seed varieties
VALLEY Seeds on Friday officially launched its latest wheat seed varieties, Limpopo and Zambezi, in Kwekwe, Midlands at DCK Farms owned by businessman Douglas Kwande.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Sep. 23, 2025
Govt bullish over 2025 wheat yields
To mitigate the situation, Munamati said farmers across various sectors had already produced over 3,5 million hay bales and urged them to increase production.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Jul. 4, 2025
Wheat farming and its contribution to Zimbabwe’s economic growth
Wheat farming has become a key agricultural activity in Zimbabwe, contributing not only to food security but also to economic development.
By Wayne Matyukira
Jun. 12, 2025
Wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes
Jiri applauded farmers who managed to surpass the previous production record, adding that he expects the same to happen the next season.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera
Nov. 27, 2024
CIMMYT expands climate-smart interventions in southern Africa
The adoption of innovations, including conservation agriculture and resilient legume systems, is increasing farmers' resilience and buffering against future shocks.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 24, 2024
Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat
As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Agriculture Reporter
Aug. 23, 2024
CIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties
Zimbabwe, like many other nations, continues to grapple with the harsh realities of climate change, characterised by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts and extreme weather events.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2024
Russia donates 48K tonnes wheat, fertiliser
Mnangagwa expressed gratitude to the Russian government, describing the donation as timely.
By Sizalokuhle Ncube
Mar. 21, 2024
