Cattle

Profit, not perfection: Why Africa’s cattle producers should breed for function, fertility and adaptability

By Staff Writer / October 27, 2026 /

For Zimbabwe’s cattle breeders, the most impressive animal is not necessarily the most profitable. Mark Hook, chairman of the Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Society, and international cattle judge PJ Budler believe…

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…

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,…

Top studs ready for Zimbabwe’s premier breed sale

By Staff Writer / July 13, 2026 /

Zimbabwe’s leading livestock breeders will showcase some of the country’s finest genetics at the 58th National Breed Sale at the CC Sales Mt Hampden sales pens on Friday, 31 July, with…

Cows on water: What a Dutch floating farm can teach Zimbabwe’s farmers

By Staff Writer / June 22, 2026 /

When most farmers think about expanding production, they think about acquiring more land, drilling more boreholes, or increasing inputs. But what if the future of farming lies not in having…

Indigenous breeds take centre stage at third ADMA sale

By Staff Writer / June 9, 2026 /

The final day of the 2026 ADMA Agrishow belonged to Zimbabwe’s indigenous livestock breeds, as breeders, buyers and enthusiasts gathered for the 3rd Indigenous Breeds Sale, showcasing the country’s celebrated…

What is ADMA?

By Staff Writer / May 22, 2026 /

The Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) is a registered industry body in Zimbabwe representing companies involved in agricultural machinery, equipment, mechanisation, and inputs such as fertilisers, chemicals, and irrigation…

Indigenous genetics return to the ring as ADMA Livestock Sale expands to include sheep

By Staff Writer / May 18, 2026 /

The third annual livestock sale at the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association Agrishow is set to take place on 6 June 2026, with proceedings beginning at 10am. After two successful…

ART Farm, Harare, the venue for ZHB Beef School 2026

By Staff Writer / March 20, 2026 /

The Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) Beef School returns in September 2026 with a strong, practical programme designed to support livestock producers across the country, this time being hosted in Harare…