Agriculture
“These Mashona animals are my passion and Zimbabwe’s heritage.” With the news of the passing of Carmen Stubbs on Monday, 17 March 2025, came an outpouring of tributes from across Zimbabwe’s cattle…
Read MoreThe annual ADMA Agrishow’s landscape is set to transform with an expansion of livestock facilities that promises to elevate Zimbabwe’s indigenous breed showcasing and sales capabilities. “We are committed to…
Read MoreOn March 5, 2025, the annual tobacco sales and marketing season officially began at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Willowvale, Harare. The ceremony featured the auction of the first bale,…
Read MoreFall armyworm (FAW) is an insect pest (Spodoptera frugiperda) that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It was first detected in Africa in 2016 (reported…
Read MoreThe Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) is an important registry system that maintains detailed records of pedigree livestock breeds in Zimbabwe. It serves as the official database documenting the lineage, performance…
Read MoreBoth the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) and the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) have issued strong statements in reaction to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s recent directive to reduce foreign currency…
Read MoreFor 75 years, the Kutsaga Research Board has stood as a cornerstone of tobacco research in Zimbabwe, distinguished by its robust collaborative framework with industry stakeholders. From its earliest days, the institution recognised that…
Read MoreThe Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association in conjunction with Zimbabwe National Indigenous Breeders Society, are set to host the second indigenous livestock breeds sale. The sale is set to broaden…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s wheat production in 2024 was marked by both challenges and strategic developments. The nation achieved a yield of 555,824 metric tonnes, reaching 92% of its 600,000-tonne target by cultivating approximately 119,594…
Read MoreThe Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently bringing significant climatic influences to Zimbabwe, with scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting Manicaland and Mashonaland provinces. Parallel to these atmospheric conditions, Zimbabwe…
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