Agriculture

The importance of stud livestock, pedigrees and records for the livestock sector

By Staff Writer / February 24, 2025 /

The 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…

ZTA and HDC raise alarm over RBZ’s forex retention cut

By Staff Writer / February 17, 2025 /

Both 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…

Kutsaga celebrates 75 years

By Staff Writer / February 10, 2025 /

For 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…

ADMA expands 2025 indigenous livestock sale

By Staff Writer / February 3, 2025 /

The 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…

Zimbabwe 2024 wheat production

By Staff Writer / January 27, 2025 /

Zimbabwe’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…

A snapshot of Zimbabwe’s rain and the ITCZ

By Staff Writer / January 23, 2025 /

The 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…

Our rabbit industry growing in leaps and bounds

By Staff Writer / January 20, 2025 /

Rabbit farming in Zimbabwe has been a niche industry for several years, with limited, informal production and markets. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable upswing in the…

Green manure crops

By Staff Writer / January 10, 2025 /

Article shared with permission from Rob Stokes of ROC Systems. Green manure crops are similar to cover crops except they are incorporated into the soil. They are hugely beneficial to…

Care of Your Stud Bull

By Staff Writer / January 6, 2025 /

By Dr Doug Bruce, BVSc (Pretoria), Veterinary Surgeon. Your stud bull is an expensive and critical investment. His failure can be likened to crop failure. Pay attention to his needs…

Zimbabwe braces for mixed weather outlook as 2025 approaches

By Staff Writer / December 24, 2024 /

Zimbabwe faces a complex weather forecast heading into early 2025, with varying rainfall patterns across the country and the potential emergence of La Niña conditions, according to the latest Famine…