Archive for June 2024
Blueberry market bursting with opportunities for Zimbabwe
Taking a look at one of our exciting agricultural sectors Blueberries, one of Zimbabwe’s newer horticultural crops, have emerged as one of our best-performing export crops in the last five years. This success story should come as no surprise. Before the Zimbabwean Government’s Land Reform Program, Zimbabwe had a rich and diverse agricultural basket and…
Read MoreBoran cattle shine in tough Zimbabwean conditions
Zimbabwe’s often harsh agricultural landscape needs a breed of cattle that can not only withstand but perform in some of our toughest cattle-rearing conditions. Enter the Boran breed. Originally hailing from Kenya, Boran cattle have proven to be not only adaptable to tough African conditions but also exceptionally productive in Zimbabwean conditions. The Boran breed…
Read MoreADMA pledges continuing commitment to farmers
Years of foreign currency deficits coupled with the lack of finance for capital investment have led to a countrywide shortage of tillage and harvesting equipment in the hands of the farmer. Speaking at the official opening of the recently-concluded ADMA Agrishow held at ART Farm, Pomona, Harare, ADMA Chairman, Marco Garizio urged the government to…
Read MoreTobacco stalk destruction deadline extended: Essential for disease control
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development under the Department of Research and Specialist Services, sends out annual reminders to all tobacco producers in Zimbabwe to destroy their tobacco stalks before the mandated date of May 15 of each season. This is essential for disease control. The deadline has been extended to…
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