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
Seed fairs set for Mwenezi, Masvingo
Along with ZLI partners, SNV, Mwenezi Development Training Centre and Tree of Life, the fairs are set to take place on October 5 and 6.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 1, 2023
Farmers struggle to service loans
Some of the loans are 100% guaranteed by the government, while others are partially guaranteed.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 26, 2023
Zesa ring-fences 120MW for wheat farming
Consequently, Zesa has assured wheat farmers of a steady power supply since farmers reportedly recorded a bumper harvest last season.
By Staff Reporter
May. 9, 2023
Govt announces new grain producer prices
The announcement was made in Harare yesterday by Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 22, 2023
Global wheat price surge, policy changes hamper National Foods
The policy interventions put in place by the government during that period included an increase in interest rates from 80 to 200% as well as a temporary ban on bank lending.
By Kudzai Kuwaza
Apr. 7, 2023
Govt orders wheat to pay back loans
Zimbabwe is targeting to put close to 100 000 hectares under winter wheat production.
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 12, 2023
Zim farmers embrace agroecology
Smallholder farmers in resource-poor communities of Zimbabwe and much of the Global South have been experiencing low crop productivity due to many factors.
By Cimmyt
Feb. 1, 2023
