Archive for June 2026
Global tobacco leaf market returns to oversupply as growers face renewed pricing pressure
The global tobacco leaf market has entered a new period of adjustment, with increased production, rising costs and changing buying patterns creating fresh challenges for growers around the world. This was the key message delivered by Ivan Genov, Manager of Analysis at the International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA), during his presentation at the Zimbabwe Tobacco…
Read MoreCows on water: What a Dutch floating farm can teach Zimbabwe’s farmers
When most farmers think about expanding production, they think about acquiring more land, drilling more boreholes, or increasing inputs. But what if the future of farming lies not in having more resources, but in making better use of the resources we already have? That question is being answered in one of the most unlikely places…
Read MoreThoughts of a Zimbabwean farmer
By Tatendaishe C. Ukama (Smallholder integrated farmers and founder of Lemonhead Aggregation Centre) As I step onto the land that has been my family’s legacy for generations, I am filled with a sense of purpose and passion. Farming is not just a profession for me; it is a way of life. The smell of fresh…
Read MoreIndigenous breeds take centre stage at third ADMA sale
The final day of the 2026 ADMA Agrishow belonged to Zimbabwe’s indigenous livestock breeds, as breeders, buyers and enthusiasts gathered for the 3rd Indigenous Breeds Sale, showcasing the country’s celebrated Sanga cattle – the Mashona, Nkone and Tuli. This year’s sale marked an important milestone with the inclusion of small stock (sheep) for the first…
Read MoreZimbabwe issues early El Niño warning ahead of 2026/27 rainy season
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s weather authorities have issued an early preliminary warning over a possible El Niño event during the 2026/27 rainy season, urging the public and key sectors to begin precautionary planning while cautioning against panic-driven decisions. The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) announced on 29 April 2026 that global climate forecasting centres are indicating…
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