Agriculture
A smallholder’s firsthand account of growing wheat this year The following is an unfiltered, first-hand account from a small-scale farmer in rural Zimbabwe who dared to plant wheat when everyone…
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Snakes pose a recurring challenge to poultry keepers, particularly during wet seasons when these reptiles become more active. Understanding how to protect your flock while respecting the ecological role of…
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By Ross Gordon Cooper Searches for articles in the literature pertinent to the care of ducks revealed 49 papers and two manuals specialising in duck husbandry. Relevant details thereof are…
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By Prof. Esté van Marle-Köster (PhD Pr. Anim. Sci) This week we share another of the excellent topics presented at Zimbabwe Herd Book’s annual Beef School. Crossbreeding is a smart…
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By Rowan Hayter Zimbabwe’s stockfeeds industry has undergone remarkable transformation over the past decade, with total feed production surging by 62% since 2016. However, beneath this impressive growth figure lies…
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The inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo concluded last week, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s tobacco sector. Officially launched by Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural…
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By Joseph Sikosana Zimbabwe’s indigenous goat breeds, the Matabele and Mashona, represent centuries of natural selection and adaptation to our unique environment. Yet despite their remarkable resilience, disease resistance, and…
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At the Zimbabwe Herd Book‘s 13th Beef School recently held in Bulawayo, cattle producers and industry stakeholders gathered to explore innovative approaches to cattle production that are transforming the local…
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The Zimbabwe National Sheepdog Trials, held at Bramber Farm in Ruwa over the last weekend of September, delivered an entertaining and educational showcase of the remarkable partnership between handlers and…
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Delayed start, regional variations expected The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department has released its national climate outlook for the upcoming 2025-26 rainfall season, painting a picture of significant challenges and regional…
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