Archive for January 2026
Rainy season alert: Internal parasites (worms) in goats and sheep
This small stock management advisory is kindly shared by Bulembe Farm, Matabeleland. Feature photo credit to Klipspringer Ranch. The rainy season creates ideal conditions for internal parasites (worms). If not properly managed, worms can seriously affect the health, productivity, and survival of goats and sheep—especially young animals. Why worm problems increase during the rainy season…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s tobacco sector record expansion signals new era of growth
Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 tobacco growing season has opened on a highly positive note, marked by significant expansion in planted hectarage, increased participation by women and small-scale farmers, and renewed confidence across the tobacco value chain. This comes on the back of a record-breaking national yield in 2025 (surpassing 353 million kg). Tobacco remains a cornerstone of…
Read MoreForm follows function
The philosophy of purpose over aesthetics George Hulme of Pungeni Nkone stud speaks with the clarity of someone who has spent decades observing cattle navigate the unforgiving landscape of Zimbabwe. His words carry a weight that transcends mere breeding philosophy: “Let us not forget that our Nkone are a functional efficient breed despite the pretty…
Read MoreThreat of aphid-borne virus diseases outbreaks in the 2025-26 tobacco growing season
By Zimazile Jazi and Charles Karavina Tobacco insect-monitoring activities by Kutsaga have shown higher aphid populations across major tobacco-growing regions of Zimbabwe at this stage of the 2025-2026 season compared to previous years. This concerning trend is being driven by multiple factors, including non-compliance with key tobacco production regulations such as stalk destruction and non-adherence…
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