Archive for September 2025
Zimbabwe National Sheepdog Trials showcase heritage and skill
The Zimbabwe National Sheepdog Trials, held at Bramber Farm in Ruwa over the last weekend of September, delivered an entertaining and educational showcase of the remarkable partnership between handlers and their highly trained herding dogs. International expertise comes to Zimbabwe The event was judged by Andrew Dickman, a distinguished sheepdog trials judge from Scotland whose expertise…
Read MoreZimbabwe faces challenging 2025-26 rainfall season
Delayed start, regional variations expected The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department has released its national climate outlook for the upcoming 2025-26 rainfall season, painting a picture of significant challenges and regional variations that will require careful planning and adaptive strategies across the country. A season of two halves The forecast reveals a season characterised by stark…
Read MorePlanting indoors
By Ross G. Cooper (Email: rgcooperuk@yahoo.com) Indoor plant hobbies are extremely varying, satisfying and rewarding. I collect seeds from fruits, vegetables and wild trees and sow them in indoor pots. The seeds should be carefully extracted and dried on a windowsill usually for a day. Planting them requires a well-drained soil and I suggest using…
Read MoreZimbabwe Herd Book announces exciting small stock addition to upcoming Beef School
From September 16-18, the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) will host its annual Beef School in Bulawayo. The choice of Bulawayo as the venue reflects the city’s central role in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. This year marks the 13th iteration of Beef School and this year’s programme is under the theme “iSmart” – representing Impactful, Insightful, Scientific, Modern,…
Read MoreDirk Odendaal receives CFU Farming Oscar Award 2025
The Commercial Farmers’ Union has announced Dirk Odendaal as the recipient of the 2025 Farming Oscar Award, recognising his outstanding service to Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector spanning over four decades. The Zimbabwean Farming Oscar Award, with its distinguished 64-year history since its introduction in 1961, continues to honour individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to agriculture.…
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