Archive for January 2025
Zimbabwe 2024 wheat production
Zimbabwe’s wheat production in 2024 was marked by both challenges and strategic developments. The nation achieved a yield of 555,824 metric tonnes, reaching 92% of its 600,000-tonne target by cultivating approximately 119,594 hectares. In 2023, Zimbabwe produced 468,000 metric tonnes of wheat from 90,186 hectares planted, exceeding its self-sufficiency goal by 30%. The average yield ranged from 5.1…
Read MoreA snapshot of Zimbabwe’s rain and the ITCZ
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently bringing significant climatic influences to Zimbabwe, with scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting Manicaland and Mashonaland provinces. Parallel to these atmospheric conditions, Zimbabwe is closely monitoring Kariba Lake, a vital resource for hydroelectricity. The lake level is steadily increasing as the rainy season progresses. Though lower than last…
Read MoreOur rabbit industry growing in leaps and bounds
Rabbit farming in Zimbabwe has been a niche industry for several years, with limited, informal production and markets. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable upswing in the development of a more formalised, commercialised and structured industry for rabbit production and marketing. Under the auspices of the Livestock Meat and Advisory Council (LMAC)…
Read MoreGreen manure crops
Article shared with permission from Rob Stokes of ROC Systems. Green manure crops are similar to cover crops except they are incorporated into the soil. They are hugely beneficial to your soil, however, the ploughing process causes losses of soil carbon and organic matter. One incredible fact to note is that if you plant multi-species,…
Read MoreCare of Your Stud Bull
By Dr Doug Bruce, BVSc (Pretoria), Veterinary Surgeon. Your stud bull is an expensive and critical investment. His failure can be likened to crop failure. Pay attention to his needs and ensure he is fertile. Genetics Your stud bull determines the genetic direction and improvement of your cow herd. It is therefore important that you…
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