Agriculture

The flower seed production project transforming rural livelihoods

By Staff Writer / July 6, 2026 /

What began as a small experiment on a family farm in Kadoma has grown into a thriving contract seed production programme benefiting more than 1,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Charlene…

Global tobacco leaf market returns to oversupply as growers face renewed pricing pressure

By Staff Writer / June 29, 2026 /

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…

Cows on water: What a Dutch floating farm can teach Zimbabwe’s farmers

By Staff Writer / June 22, 2026 /

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…

Thoughts of a Zimbabwean farmer

By Staff Writer / June 15, 2026 /

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…

Indigenous breeds take centre stage at third ADMA sale

By Staff Writer / June 9, 2026 /

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…

Zimbabwe issues early El Niño warning ahead of 2026/27 rainy season

By Staff Writer / June 1, 2026 /

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…

What is ADMA?

By Staff Writer / May 22, 2026 /

The Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) is a registered industry body in Zimbabwe representing companies involved in agricultural machinery, equipment, mechanisation, and inputs such as fertilisers, chemicals, and irrigation…

Indigenous genetics return to the ring as ADMA Livestock Sale expands to include sheep

By Staff Writer / May 18, 2026 /

The third annual livestock sale at the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association Agrishow is set to take place on 6 June 2026, with proceedings beginning at 10am. After two successful…

The rescue dogs helping farmers fight theft and poaching

By Staff Writer / May 11, 2026 /

What began as an animal rescue challenge has evolved into an innovative working dog programme that is helping protect farms, livestock and wildlife across Zimbabwe. The Friend Animal Foundation (FAF)…

Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 maize crop: strong planting, mixed season, harvest still provisional

By Staff Writer / May 4, 2026 /

Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 summer cropping season opened with a strong national planting effort, but the final maize harvest remains provisional as reaping continues across the country. Official and industry reports indicate…