Zim’s cotton production falls to new record low
ZIMBABWE’S cotton production has collapsed to a fraction of yesteryear output, falling below 30 000 metric tonnes for the 2024-25 season,
AMA reveals agro-input pricing disparities
In some cases, price variations exceed 40%, posing serious constraints for thousands of resource-limited farmers
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Production challengers hinder cannabis farming
AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said this during a tour of Thatokuhle Farm in Bulawayo by Agriculture ministry officials on the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis field day.
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Farmers face fines for diverting agric inputs
Government says the Presidential scheme (Pfumvudza/Intwasa) has been instrumental in boosting food security at household level, especially in drought-prone areas.
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Govt raids shops over imitations
Senior agricultural economist Simbarashe Masanga said the smuggled goods were exposing consumers to health risks as they are not tested and certified by the respective bodies.
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Cotton marketing session extended
Isaya said the marketing season had not been good as the El Niño phenomenon ate into the season’s yields.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
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Govt tightens screws on cotton contractors
He spoke as farmers said they were still owed up to US$5 million for last season’s deliveries by the State run Cottco Holdings, the country’s biggest player.
By Julia Ndlela and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
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AMA opens 2024 cotton marketing season
Cotton remains the country’s second most exported agricultural crop, after tobacco, This makes it a significant foreign currency earner.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 7, 2024
AMA pursues Rwanda market
The Ama chief said many buyers had an opportunity to sample and evaluate the Zimbabwean products and were impressed with the quality and competitiveness of the local offerings.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 6, 2024
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
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Oct. 31, 2025
