Sustainable Agriculture
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…
National Tree Planting Day in December is the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe’s flagship campaign, aimed at educating the nation about tree conservation, biodiversity enhancement, and climate change mitigation. However, some…
At just 26 years old, Tatendaishe Constantino Ukama is making waves in the agricultural sector with his integrated small-scale rural dairy farm. He also raises rabbits and calls himself an…
Artificial insemination (AI) offers the rapid genetic improvement of your entire goat herd that you may never get with a live animal. Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process of collecting…
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is carrying out several sustainability programmes to ensure Zimbabwe’s tobacco is produced ethically while minimising environmental impact. This is in line with The…
Since 1984, the Agricultural Research Trust has remained a significant force in the field of agriculture, committed to delivering the state-of-the-art research and training. Through this, it has equipped Zimbabwean…
By Selected Seeds At the recent Zimbabwe Herd Book Beef School held in Bulawayo, a fascinating exchange took place that shed light on the perceptions surrounding pasture production in Zimbabwe.…
Last week, we shared the Twenty-Ninth Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-29) rainy season forecast for the SADC region. This week, we are sharing our own national forecast, presented…
The Livestock Identification Trust (LIT) celebrates its 25th year of business this month. The office opened on August 16, 1999 with Dr Mario Beffa as the General Manager and a…
By Selected Seeds Weather is often unpredictable, posing significant challenges for Zimbabwean farmers. Events such as droughts, cyclones, and extreme weather can devastate fertile land, leading to crop failures that…