Cattle

Koala Park’s beef production and dual backgrounding system

By Staff Writer / October 6, 2025 /

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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Zimbabwe Herd Book announces exciting small stock addition to upcoming Beef School

By Staff Writer / September 9, 2025 /

From September 16-18, the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) will host its annual Beef School in Bulawayo. The choice of Bulawayo as the venue reflects the city’s central role in Zimbabwe’s…

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Dirk Odendaal receives CFU Farming Oscar Award 2025

By Staff Writer / September 1, 2025 /

The Commercial Farmers’ Union has announced Dirk Odendaal as the recipient of the 2025 Farming Oscar Award, recognising his outstanding service to Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector spanning over four decades. The…

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Brahmans maintain dominance as Zimbabwe’s breed of choice

By Staff Writer / August 11, 2025 /

Zimbabwe’s cattlemen continue to show their preference for Brahman cattle, as demonstrated at the 57th National Breed Sale that concluded in late July. The numbers tell the story of the…

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Zimbabwe dairy legend Christopher “Stoff” Hawgood receives 2025 ZADF Oscar award

By Staff Writer / July 28, 2025 /

The Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) has honoured Stoff Hawgood with the prestigious 2025 Dairy Oscar Award for his exceptional contribution to Zimbabwe’s dairy industry. The award was presented…

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Farming through Zimbabwe’s transformation: A 35-year journey

By Staff Writer / July 22, 2025 /

Reflections on agriculture, resilience, and the evolving landscape of Zimbabwean farming My name is Stuart Tippett, and I farm in Marondera North. Over the past 35 years, I’ve witnessed Zimbabwe’s…

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57th National Breed Sale set to showcase industry resilience

By Staff Writer / July 14, 2025 /

The Zimbabwe Herd Book’s 57th National Breed Sale is set to take place on Friday 25 July. This much-anticipated annual fixture on our agricultural calendar will demonstrate the livestock sector’s…

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ADMA Agrishow wraps up another successful indigenous cattle breed sale

By Staff Writer / June 10, 2025 /

Zimbabwe’s premier agricultural showcase has closed its doors until 2026, but not before making history with its strongest indigenous cattle sale yet. The 9th ADMA Agrishow reinforced its position as…

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Zimbabwe’s indigenous livestock find their spotlight at ADMA Agrishow

By Staff Writer / June 2, 2025 /

With only a few days to go until the ADMA Agrishow (ART Farm, Pomona, Harare Drive), final adjustments are being made for the show’s second indigenous livestock breeds exhibition and…

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Mombe yehumai: Building on cultural heritage with modern science to pioneer sustainable dairy farming in Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / May 23, 2025 /

Agriculture will fail if it does not work towards improving the lives of the local community At Doonside Farm, Mutorashanga, Dr Percy Sharp, in collaboration with farm owner Mark Hook,…

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