ZDF builds veterinary offices in Binga to support livestock and wildlife management
LIVESTOCK farmers and wildlife conservancies in Binga have received a shot in the arm after the Zimbabwe Defence Forces constructed new offices for the Department...
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Farmers in Mashonaland Central celebrated for 2024/25 season success
AGRICULTURE continues to anchor Mashonaland Central’s economy, contributing 33 percent to the province’s Gross Domestic Product, as highlighted at the 2025 edition of the Mashonaland...
Mberengwa farmers defy climate odds to shine at agricultural showcase
A three-day Mberengwa District Agricultural Show saw more than 500 communal farmers from across the district, exhibiting various farm produce at Danga Growth Point. With...
Zim sets new records in tobacco, wheat, and blueberry output
THE Second Republic’s deliberate policies to transform the agriculture sector have achieved food security and put Zimbabwe on the world map as one of the...
Zimbabwe secures China–FAO support for climate resilience
ZIMBABWE has secured vital financial and technical support from the People’s Republic of China and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for climate change adaptation...
Govt commissions major diagnostic centre at UBH
THE Second Republic’s inclusive development agenda is on course, with major referral hospitals being installed with all the necessary equipment for them to be one-stop...
Massive citrus project rolled out in Mwenezi
THE Government and private players in the agriculture sector have established a massive citrus production project in Mwenezi district as part of efforts to produce...
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...
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...
Kenya to Host European Development Bank’s Regional Headquarters
In a major boost for East Africa, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed that its first regional office in Sub‑Saharan Africa...
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 VILLAGE Business Units (VBU) are proving to be a game changer in Gokwe North district, with the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) courting some exporters...