Archive for March 2025
Showcasing agricultural innovation at the ART Summer Field Day
The Agricultural Research Trust (ART) Summer Field Day is an important event for Zimbabwe’s farming community, offering a unique opportunity for farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to witness summer crop trials (including maize, sorghum, soya, and sunflowers) and the latest agricultural innovations firsthand. This annual event transforms ART’s research farm into a showcase of the…
Read MoreCarmen Stubbs (1935-2025)
“These Mashona animals are my passion and Zimbabwe’s heritage.” With the news of the passing of Carmen Stubbs on Monday, 17 March 2025, came an outpouring of tributes from across Zimbabwe’s cattle producing community. For over six decades, Carmen dedicated her life to the conservation and advancement of our very own indigenous Sanga Mashona cattle breed, leaving…
Read MoreExpanding ADMA Agrishow horizons with increased indigenous livestock sale facilities
The annual ADMA Agrishow’s landscape is set to transform with an expansion of livestock facilities that promises to elevate Zimbabwe’s indigenous breed showcasing and sales capabilities. “We are committed to creating a world-class platform for our indigenous livestock breeds,” says Marco Garizio, Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) Chairman, highlighting the vision behind this ambitious…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s 2025 tobacco marketing season opens
On March 5, 2025, the annual tobacco sales and marketing season officially began at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Willowvale, Harare. The ceremony featured the auction of the first bale, which fetched USD 4.65 for lemon leaf tobacco, continuing the time-honored tradition presided over by the guest of honour, Hon. Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka, Minister…
Read MoreFall armyworm continues to ravage crops in Zimbabwe
Fall armyworm (FAW) is an insect pest (Spodoptera frugiperda) that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It was first detected in Africa in 2016 (reported in Zimbabwe in September of that year) and has since spread to many African countries. It is thought to have reached Africa through imported produce or…
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