Sustainable Agriculture

Rainfall outlook for Zimbabwe 2024/25 season

By Staff Writer / September 6, 2024 /

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…

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Zimbabwe cattle traceability scheme celebrates 25 years of service to the livestock industry

By Staff Writer / August 28, 2024 /

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…

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Preparing for future challenges: Strengthening Zimbabwe’s livestock industry post-El Niño

By Staff Writer / August 26, 2024 /

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…

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The quiet revolution of soil health regeneration using the mighty magic of humble earthworms

By Staff Writer / August 10, 2024 /

Farming stories shared on this platform often focus on large-scale commercial enterprises, offering insights that are fascinating yet distant from many people’s realities. This story, however, is more personal and…

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The sweet success of Dr Tunga’s farm: Where sustainable agriculture meets profit

By Staff Writer / August 1, 2024 /

By Selected Seeds Nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, Dr Tunga’s farm is a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This pioneering farmer has revolutionised his sugarcane farm by harnessing…

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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…

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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…

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Energy efficient tobacco curing barn launched at Kutsaga

By Staff Writer / April 19, 2024 /

Research into a cleaner, sustainable alternative tobacco curing fuel for Zimbabwe’s gold leaf is showing promising results with the commissioning of a gas curing barn. Kutsaga Research Station, in partnership…

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Curbing deforestation to preserve our indigenous trees

By Staff Writer / April 11, 2024 /

Zimbabwe has a long and proud history of exporting tobacco and as nearly all of the national crop is exported annually, it remains a key contributor to our GDP. It…

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Product Profile EM•1® Stock Solution

By Staff Writer / March 11, 2024 /

EM•1® is a revolutionary product designed to enhance soil health and boost agricultural yields through the power of beneficial microorganisms. EM•1® can be obtained in Zimbabwe through its authorized distributor,…

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