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From the Archives – A look back at 2023 National Breed Sale
With this year’s ZHB National Sale fast approaching, we are here taking a look at a report covering highlights and prices from last year’s event. National Sale : Showcase for finest livestock across breeds The annual event that is the National Sale has come and gone. Without doubt, it is the cattle industry’s premier annual…
Read MoreComing soon: Zimbabwe’s premier annual National Breed Sale
The 56th National Breed Sale, hosted by the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB), is set to take place on July 26, 2024, at the CC Sales venue in Mount Hampden, Harare. There is a pre-sale viewing of the livestock on July 24-25, 2024. This annual sale is the ZHB’s flagship event and the most important date…
Read MoreUsing indigenous cattle breeds to enhance resilience and maintain productivity
John Crawford, third generation Zimbabwean commercial beef and dairy cattle producer from Chinhoyi, recently hosted a field day to showcase the value of indigenous Sanga Tuli and Mashona breeds for crossbreeding with exotic breeds for beef and dairy production. Events like this are a wonderful way for farmers to look, to learn and to share…
Read MoreWinter wheat: Government prioritises domestic production
Following the declaration of a state of disaster (April 3, 2024) due to drought, the Government of Zimbabwe has embarked on an aggressive wheat-based food security program this winter. It has prioritised winter wheat cultivation to address looming food security concerns. Zimbabwe became the third country in southern Africa – after Zambia and Malawi -…
Read MoreBlueberry market bursting with opportunities for Zimbabwe
Taking a look at one of our exciting agricultural sectors Blueberries, one of Zimbabwe’s newer horticultural crops, have emerged as one of our best-performing export crops in the last five years. This success story should come as no surprise. Before the Zimbabwean Government’s Land Reform Program, Zimbabwe had a rich and diverse agricultural basket and…
Read MoreBoran cattle shine in tough Zimbabwean conditions
Zimbabwe’s often harsh agricultural landscape needs a breed of cattle that can not only withstand but perform in some of our toughest cattle-rearing conditions. Enter the Boran breed. Originally hailing from Kenya, Boran cattle have proven to be not only adaptable to tough African conditions but also exceptionally productive in Zimbabwean conditions. The Boran breed…
Read MoreADMA pledges continuing commitment to farmers
Years of foreign currency deficits coupled with the lack of finance for capital investment have led to a countrywide shortage of tillage and harvesting equipment in the hands of the farmer. Speaking at the official opening of the recently-concluded ADMA Agrishow held at ART Farm, Pomona, Harare, ADMA Chairman, Marco Garizio urged the government to…
Read MoreTobacco stalk destruction deadline extended: Essential for disease control
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development under the Department of Research and Specialist Services, sends out annual reminders to all tobacco producers in Zimbabwe to destroy their tobacco stalks before the mandated date of May 15 of each season. This is essential for disease control. The deadline has been extended to…
Read MoreSanga cattle make history at the ADMA Agrishow
The final day of the ADMA Agrishow was a history-making moment for Zimbabwean cattle. For the very first time, a combined auction showcasing the country’s indigenous Sanga breeds – the Mashona, Nkone, and Tuli – took centre stage. Held on Africa Day itself, the sale was a fitting tribute to these “unsung heroes” of the…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the Sanga Cattle Sale Tomorrow!
Tomorrow marks the final day of the ADMA Agrishow, featuring a special event this year – the first-ever combined indigenous Sanga cattle breed sale! Witness the Mashona, Tuli, and Nkone livestock up for auction, even if you’re not in the market for these unique breeds. The cattle auction promises an exciting spectacle as bidders compete…
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