Cattle breeding excellence on display as Brahman sells for US$40k
ZIMBABWE continues to make strides in the livestock sector, with a prized Brahman bull fetching a record-breaking US$40 000 at this year’s National Herd Book...
Category : Agriculture
Presidential Mechanisation boosts ARDA and GMB with fleet of trucks
THE Government has equipped strategic agricultural institutions with trucks and operational vehicles to facilitate the efficient distribution of farming inputs and the timely delivery of...
Yei Commissioner orders crackdown on stray animals
The Commissioner of Yei River State has instructed county authorities and the mayor of Yei town to arrest any animals found roaming uncontrolled within towns...
ZPCS Agricultural Expo bridges farming knowledge gap
THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to national development, going beyond its core mandate of rehabilitating inmates by...
Farmers urged to intensify hay bailing as fire season begins
THE beginning of the fire season has seen the government imploring farmers to intensify hay-bailing to boost livestock supplementary feed reserves while also creating a...
SADC pushes alternative energy for agro-industrial growth as SAPP turns 30
ALTERNATIVE energy has been cited as vital for industrialising subsistence farming across Southern Africa. The 30th anniversary gala dinner of the Southern African Power Pool...
Agriculture rebound fuels AfDB’s upward revision of Zims growth forecast
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has revised Zimbabwe’s economic growth forecast for 2025 upwards to six percent from the initial projection of over five percent,...
Synergy Africa Hails Fertilizer Factory Launch as Turning Point for Tanzania’s Agriculture
Synergy Africa has hailed the launch of Tanzania’s new urea fertilizer plant as a defining moment for the country’s agricultural future, calling it a...
Zimbabwe will remain a net importer of maize in 2025/2026
Maize demand in the Southern African region is expected to remain strong in the 2025/2026 marketing year, which started in May (aligning with the 2024/2025...
Village Business Units boost rural livelihoods in Gokwe
GOKWE Â VILLAGE Business Units (VBU) are proving to be a game changer in Gokwe North district, with the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) courting some exporters...
Govt expands irrigation access in Chivi through community borehole project
THE Second Republic continues to ensure improved livelihoods in rural communities through intensifying agriculture projects, with the Chirogwe community in Chivi being the latest to...
Zambia Completes Maize Import Deal with Tanzania to Boost Food Security
The Zambian government has finalized the purchase of 195,000 metric tonnes of maize from Tanzania, completing a key part of its plan to address national...
Zim breaks tobacco production record as deliveries top 299 million kilogrammes
ZIMBABWE has set a new record in tobacco production, with deliveries during the current marketing season having surpassed the 2022-23 season’s record figure of 296...
Reviving Ghana’s poultry sector: Maize, soya and the youth solution
As Ghana embarks on a transformative journey to reclaim 25 per cent of its poultry market from imports, a critical challenge looms—how to sustainably feed...
South Africa Dispatches First 2025 Avocado Shipment to China, Marking a Milestone in Agricultural Trade
South Africa has commenced its 2025 avocado export season with a significant milestone: the dispatch of its first shipment to China. This development underscores the...
South Africa’s Land Bank Seeks Up to $1 Billion to Strengthen Agricultural Financing
South Africa’s state-owned Land and Agricultural Development Bank is in discussions with potential funders to raise as much as $1 billion. This initiative aims to...
South Africa Forecasts Strong Grain Harvest Despite Regional Climate Challenges
South Africa is on track to produce an ample grain harvest this year, according to the latest projections from the Crop Estimates Committee, offering a...
PODCAST | Unpacking Cold Storage in Cameroonian Agriculture: Challenges, Innovations, and the Road Ahead
In a new episode of our agriculture-focused podcast, we delve into the critical role of cold storage in Cameroon’s farming sector. As post-harvest losses continue...