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Saturday’s 10th Boran production sale set for excellence
In Zimbabwe, the Boran cattle, continue to gain countrywide recognition and build on their reputation as a breed with the ability to turn low-grade roughage into high-quality beef. Exported from Kenya to South Africa, Zambia and beyond, these adapted, resilient, hardy and fertile cattle have proven their value, and here in Zimbabwe, they continue to…
ADMA Agrishow wraps up another successful indigenous cattle breed sale
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 Zimbabwe’s biggest agricultural event, strategically timed mid-year to avoid clashing with regional competitors Nampo (South Africa) and Agritech (Zambia). Next year marks the milestone 10th…
Zimbabwe’s indigenous livestock find their spotlight at ADMA Agrishow
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 sale – an event that represents nearly eight decades of overdue recognition for Zimbabwe’s hardy native cattle. At Saturday’s auction (7 June, final day of…
Mombe yehumai: Building on cultural heritage with modern science to pioneer sustainable dairy farming in Zimbabwe
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, is developing a sustainable dairy enterprise that builds upon the visionary work of the late Dr Japie Jackson while honouring Zimbabwe’s rich cultural traditions. The…
New hope for debt-ridden smallholder tobacco farmers
In a press release dated 20 May, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) announced it would be offering debt relief to tobacco farmers who received loans under the Tobacco Inputs Credit Scheme (TICS) but have struggled to repay them due to economic difficulties, climate issues, and viability constraints. Key relief measures include: 50% discount for farmers who…
Navigating the ADMA Agrishow 2025
Ready for Zimbabwe’s biggest agricultural showcase? It’s not long to go until the ADMA Agrishow returns to ART Farm, Pomona, Harare Drive from June 5-7. This event brings together farmers, suppliers, and ag enthusiasts for three days of innovation, equipment, and inputs associated with agriculture in Zimbabwe. Whilst the finer details of organising an event…
Poor infrastructure degrading our export fruit quality, HDC warns
Good roads are key for exporters. We need to get our produce to markets on time, and in good shape. Bad roads delay trade, and degrade fruit quality. This harms Zimbabwe’s competitiveness in global markets. At the recently-concluded Zimbabwe International Trade Fair held in Bulawayo, Horticulture Development Council (HDC) CEO, Linda Nielsen, urged the government…
Flying high with this Zimbabwean farmer
Mufaro Dzvova, one of Zimbabwe’s few female commercial pilots, has diversified into livestock production in recent years. She shares her unique perspective on blending her formal career with her farming passion while forging a path as part of a growing number of female farmers in the country. Flybae Ranch Mufaro founded FlyBae Ranch in 2018…
Indigenous Nkone cattle win at the Zimbabwe Trade Fair
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which ran last week (from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 April) is held annually in Bulawayo in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city. Bulawayo’s strategic location at the crossroads of Southern Africa’s regional trade and transportation routes makes it an ideal host city for the fair. The ZITF is designed to promote trade, investment,…
Tobacco seed alert: Protecting Zimbabwe’s golden leaf industry
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry faces a growing threat from illegal seed varieties entering the market, according to a recent report from Kutsaga Research Station. Mr. Francis Mukoyi, Head of Genetics, Biotechnology & Bioinnovations at Kutsaga, warns that unauthorised tobacco varieties are compromising both farmer profitability and the country’s reputation as a premium tobacco producer. Troubling trend Kutsaga…