Agriculture

Important considerations when making quality silage

By Staff Writer / April 4, 2024 /

By General Beven Mundida (Livestock consultant) Contact +263 776 420 161 Fast fact: Making silage requires a lot of labour and attention, but if it is tackled with care, a…

Surviving lean times: The importance of making on-farm feed

By Staff Writer / March 19, 2024 /

As Zimbabwe heads into the dry winter months following an El Niño-influenced summer rainy season, ensuring the survival and well-being of your beef cattle must be paramount. One essential strategy…

Enhancing Farm Productivity with Crop Maps

By Staff Writer / March 15, 2024 /

Proper resource management is a diamond in the crown of today’s agriculture. It is what helps to support the balance between productivity increase and environmental sustainability. At the heart of…

Tobacco sales begin amid high hopes

By Staff Writer / March 13, 2024 /

The 2024 tobacco sales and marketing season has kicked off. Officially opening the event on Wednesday, March 13, was the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon. Gen (rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga.…

Product Profile EM•1® Stock Solution

By Staff Writer / March 11, 2024 /

EM•1® is a revolutionary product designed to enhance soil health and boost agricultural yields through the power of beneficial microorganisms. EM•1® can be obtained in Zimbabwe through its authorized distributor,…

On International Women’s Day let’s celebrate Christine from Rarecray Farms

By Staff Writer / March 8, 2024 /

A passion for excellence in livestock breeding In the realm of agriculture, tales of perseverance and passion often fuel the journey of remarkable individuals. Meet Rarecray Farms’ Christine Nyatsambo Zimbango,…

Zambezi River Authority Kariba Dam levels update

By Staff Writer / March 7, 2024 /

HYDROLOGICAL SITUATION OF THE KARIBA CATCHMENT AT KARIBA DAM Lusaka, 6th March 2024 – The Zambezi River Authority (the Authority) hereby informs the public in the two Contracting States (…

A race against time to feed the nation

By Staff Writer / March 6, 2024 /

Every September, the Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe annually convenes its National Climate Outlook Forum, where the seasonal rainfall forecast for the upcoming rainfall season is presented to national stakeholders.…

Cracking the code to healthy hens: 10 essential tips for backyard poultry prosperity!

By Staff Writer / March 3, 2024 /

By General Beven Mundida. Contact +263776420161. Backyard chickens can be a highly successful source of eggs and meat as long as you look after them. Although your chickens can wander…

Optimising Your Goat Production

By Staff Writer / February 16, 2024 /

by Anisha Cader, Cader Amato Boer Goats Stud Breeding The most ideal breeding season for goats starts in November and ends in April. During this period the diseases are much…