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Beef School 2024: Not to be missed
The Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) 12th Annual Beef School is just around the corner, and it’s an event that no serious cattleman or woman can afford to overlook. Scheduled over three days from Tuesday, 17 September to Thursday, 19 September, and held in Bulawayo, this year’s program offers an impressive lineup of experts addressing topics…
Read MoreThe quiet revolution of soil health regeneration using the mighty magic of humble earthworms
Farming stories shared on this platform often focus on large-scale commercial enterprises, offering insights that are fascinating yet distant from many people’s realities. This story, however, is more personal and much closer to home. It is about Daniel, a resident of Harare who has embarked on an inspiring journey into vermiculture—a project that reflects his…
Read MoreBuying a beef bull by AT Stubbs
FROM THE ARCHIVES Buying a beef bull Your day at the bull sale could be one of the most important, from a cattle breeding point of view, that you will spend this year.In the few brief moments of bidding for a bull you may be determining 80 per cent of the genetic future of at…
Read MoreNational Breed Sale continues to beef up our cattle industry
The Zimbabwe Herd Book’s 56th annual National Sale has been and gone. It is one of the most anticipated and important events on our cattle sector’s calendar. Despite Zimbabwe facing the after-effects of an El Niño-induced drought, the show must go on and it did, in the grandest style possible. The sale’s rich tradition and…
Read MoreThe sweet success of Dr Tunga’s farm: Where sustainable agriculture meets profit
By Selected Seeds Nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, Dr Tunga’s farm is a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This pioneering farmer has revolutionised his sugarcane farm by harnessing the power of cover crops and pasture to boost his yields, reduce his environmental footprint, and create a thriving value-added business. At the heart of…
Read MorePrivate/public sector partnership vital for livestock sector growth
Zimbabwe’s government pledged to protect and promote stud breeding in recognition of the continuing importance of the stud industry in providing top-quality seed stock to enhance livestock production in the country. This year’s 56th National Breed Sale, held on Friday, July 26, 2024, was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and…
Read MoreReview of Boran Society annual production sale
The Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Society’s ninth annual production sale held at the end of June was a resounding success, showcasing the outstanding performance and growing popularity of this African breed within the country. The event not only highlighted the quality of Boran cattle but also their suitability to Zimbabwe’s harsh cattle rearing environment. Performance of…
Read MoreFrom 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…
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