Cattle

Review of Boran Society annual production sale

By Staff Writer / July 29, 2024 /

The Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Society’s ninth annual production sale held at the end of June was a resounding success, showcasing the outstanding performance and growing popularity of this African breed…

From the Archives – A look back at 2023 National Breed Sale

By Staff Writer / July 23, 2024 /

With this year’s ZHB National Sale fast approaching, we are here taking a look at a report covering highlights and prices from last year’s event. National Sale : Showcase for…

Coming soon: Zimbabwe’s premier annual National Breed Sale

By Staff Writer / July 19, 2024 /

The 56th National Breed Sale, hosted by the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB), is set to take place on July 26, 2024, at the CC Sales venue in Mount Hampden, Harare.…

Using indigenous cattle breeds to enhance resilience and maintain productivity

By Staff Writer / July 12, 2024 /

John Crawford, third generation Zimbabwean commercial beef and dairy cattle producer from Chinhoyi, recently hosted a field day to showcase the value of indigenous Sanga Tuli and Mashona breeds for…

Boran cattle shine in tough Zimbabwean conditions

By Staff Writer / June 17, 2024 /

Zimbabwe’s often harsh agricultural landscape needs a breed of cattle that can not only withstand but perform in some of our toughest cattle-rearing conditions. Enter the Boran breed. Originally hailing…

Sanga cattle make history at the ADMA Agrishow

By Staff Writer / May 30, 2024 /

The final day of the ADMA Agrishow was a history-making moment for Zimbabwean cattle. For the very first time, a combined auction showcasing the country’s indigenous Sanga breeds – the…

Don’t Miss the Sanga Cattle Sale Tomorrow!

By Staff Writer / May 24, 2024 /

Tomorrow marks the final day of the ADMA Agrishow, featuring a special event this year – the first-ever combined indigenous Sanga cattle breed sale! Witness the Mashona, Tuli, and Nkone…

Nkone Cattle Breeders Society of Zimbabwe Field Day at Swandale Farm

By Staff Writer / May 23, 2024 /

🐄🌟 The Nkone Cattle Breeders Society of Zimbabwe Field Day at Swandale Farm was a tremendous success! Gerrit Van Der Pypenkamp from Siyabuswa Nguni Stud delivered an enlightening talk on…

Mashona: small in stature, big in value

By Staff Writer / May 10, 2024 /

As the date of Zimbabwe’s first-ever combined indigenous cattle breeds sale draws closer (Africa Day, Saturday, May 25, ADMA Agrishow, ART Farm), we continue our exploration of Zimbabwe’s unique and…

Zimbabwe’s Tuli cattle make financial sense and are easy to farm

By Staff Writer / May 5, 2024 /

As the date of Zimbabwe’s first-ever combined indigenous cattle breeds sale draws closer (Africa Day, Saturday May 25, ADMA Agrishow, ART Farm), we continue our exploration of Zimbabwe’s remarkable Sanga…