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Brahmans maintain dominance as Zimbabwe’s breed of choice
Zimbabwe’s cattlemen continue to show their preference for Brahman cattle, as demonstrated at the 57th National Breed Sale that concluded in late July. The numbers tell the story of the…
Read MoreApodemus sylvaticus, a potential threat to seed crops
Ross G. Cooper, D.Phil., rgcooperuk@yahoo.com The wood mouse (A. sylvaticus, Family: Muridae, Order: Rodentia), a common sighting in North-West Africa and Europe, is, like most rodents, often associated with post-harvest…
Read MoreSoil-less farming using hydroponics for fresh produce
With the pressure to produce more food with less available inputs such as land or water, an enterprising small business in Marondera is growing vegetables using hydroponics, a revolutionary farming…
Read MoreZimbabwe dairy legend Christopher “Stoff” Hawgood receives 2025 ZADF Oscar award
The Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) has honoured Stoff Hawgood with the prestigious 2025 Dairy Oscar Award for his exceptional contribution to Zimbabwe’s dairy industry. The award was presented…
Read MoreFarming through Zimbabwe’s transformation: A 35-year journey
Reflections on agriculture, resilience, and the evolving landscape of Zimbabwean farming My name is Stuart Tippett, and I farm in Marondera North. Over the past 35 years, I’ve witnessed Zimbabwe’s…
Read More57th National Breed Sale set to showcase industry resilience
The Zimbabwe Herd Book’s 57th National Breed Sale is set to take place on Friday 25 July. This much-anticipated annual fixture on our agricultural calendar will demonstrate the livestock sector’s…
Read MoreIndigenous livestock breeds
Nguni sheep: Indigenous small livestock At the ADMA Indigenous Breeds Sale, besides the Mashona, Nkone and Tuli cattle – all indigenous Zimbabwean breeds known for their hardiness – there also…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s 2024/25 maize recovery
This agricultural season tells a tale of dramatic recovery following Southern Africa’s worst drought in recent history. The 2023/24 summer rainfall season, characterised by El Niño conditions and a devastating…
Read MoreRecord-breaking national tobacco yield smashes output target
Tobacco production this year has exceeded the 300 million kg annual target set by the Government of Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan. As at day 74 of sales, 309…
Read MoreSaturday’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…
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