Agriculture

Where do our Zimbabwean indigenous cattle breeds stand? My philosophy on their past and future

By Staff Writer / October 12, 2026 /

There is a recent and welcome upsurge of interest and awareness for our indigenous breeds, both from cattle breeders, stud and commercial, and Government. The recent Government support for our…

A hands-on approach to Saanen goat dairying in Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / October 5, 2026 /

Over the past 13 years, a passion for Saanen goats has developed into a specialist dairy operation, with a herd of around 80 goats and a strong focus on genetics,…

I come from Chirumhanzu

By Staff Writer / September 28, 2026 /

I come from a place where the soil taught me about life before I even knew that agriculture would become such a big part of my journey. I grew up…

Farmers urged to prepare for an erratic and drier 2026/27 season

By Staff Writer / September 21, 2026 /

Zimbabwe is heading into the 2026/27 summer cropping season with a warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) that farmers should prepare for below-normal and highly erratic rainfall, with prolonged…

Government puts indigenous genetics at centre of livestock transformation

By Staff Writer / September 14, 2026 /

Zimbabwe is preparing to place indigenous cattle genetics at the heart of its livestock development strategy, with Government developing a new programme to conserve, multiply and make locally adapted genetics…

Beef and Small Stock School to equip farmers with practical knowledge, genetics and market insight

By Staff Writer / September 7, 2026 /

Zimbabwe’s Beef School and Small Stock School, being held at ART Farm, Pomona, from 15-17 September, will offer farmers three days of expert insight, practical demonstrations and discussion covering breeding,…

Food access set to tighten as Zimbabwe heads towards late 2026

By Staff Writer / August 31, 2026 /

High cereal prices, depleted household stocks and weaker purchasing power are expected to put increasing pressure on food security in Zimbabwe later this year, according to a new FEWS NET…

Green card dreams in gum boots: The untold ambitions of Zimbabwe’s rural agripreneurs

By Staff Writer / August 24, 2026 /

By day I’m dosing rabbits and repairing drip lines. By night I’m checking DV Lottery results. This is the double life so many of us rural agripreneurs live; rooted here,…

The burning question – is your farm ready for the fire season?

By Staff Writer / August 17, 2026 /

Why Zimbabwean farmers need a community fire strategy The images coming out of Britain and Europe this August have been a sobering reminder of how quickly a dry landscape can…

Rethinking the fight against Tuta absoluta: Can healthier plants mean fewer sprays?

By Staff Writer / August 10, 2026 /

The battle against Tuta absoluta, commonly known as tomato leaf miner, is prompting an important discussion among growers: are pesticides the best long-term answer, or should farmers be putting more…