Archive for February 2024
ADMA Agrishow showcasing all things farming since 2016
Once a year, the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) hosts the Agrishow, providing a venue and an opportunity for all players in the industry to come together to exhibit a wide selection of agricultural products including tractors, implements and a vast range of other equipment and inputs. The ADMA Agrishow, held in Harare, is…
Read MoreOptimising Your Goat Production
by Anisha Cader, Cader Amato Boer Goats Stud Breeding The most ideal breeding season for goats starts in November and ends in April. During this period the diseases are much less than during the raining season. However, if a farmer has adequate shelter to protect the kids from the rain, breeding can be done all…
Read MoreThe robust Sanga: Unveiling the characteristics of Zimbabwe’s indigenous cattle
Zimbabwe’s rich agricultural landscape is home to a variety of indigenous cattle, each breed boasting traits that have been honed over millennia to thrive in the African environment. Today, we’re diving into the characteristics of the three indigenous Sanga cattle breeds of Zimbabwe: the Mashona, Nkone, and Tuli. The collective value of these indigenous breeds,…
Read MoreEscape to countryside serenity
Rarecray Farms is a farm based in Chivhu, Zimbabwe. Whilst they established themselves, in 2018 as livestock farmers and breeders of quality animals, ranging from cattle to sheep, goats and pigs, the farm owners have recently expanded their operations portfolio to include the running of a guest lodge. Jaded urban dwellers seeking fresh air and…
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