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Our rabbit industry growing in leaps and bounds
Rabbit farming in Zimbabwe has been a niche industry for several years, with limited, informal production and markets. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable upswing in the…
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Green manure crops
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…
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Care of Your Stud Bull
By Dr Doug Bruce, BVSc (Pretoria), Veterinary Surgeon. Your stud bull is an expensive and critical investment. His failure can be likened to crop failure. Pay attention to his needs…
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Zimbabwe braces for mixed weather outlook as 2025 approaches
Zimbabwe faces a complex weather forecast heading into early 2025, with varying rainfall patterns across the country and the potential emergence of La Niña conditions, according to the latest Famine…
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Zimbabwe’s tree-planting heroes
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…
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Dowsing in Zimbabwe
By Morag Flight This article is an insightful firsthand narrative of Morag Flight’s experiences with dowsing, a traditional method used to locate underground water sources. It takes us through the…
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Precision feeding in beef production – enhancing reproductive success with strategic supplementation
By international ruminant nutrition consultant Dr. Hinner Köster In the world of beef production, precision feeding is a crucial element that can significantly improve the profitability and efficiency of operations.…
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Celebrating 40 years of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA)
Today, 26 November 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA). The ITGA is an organisation that has served as a dedicated advocate and global platform…
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Farmer focus: Agri influencer Tatendaishe Ukama
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…
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Unlocking your goat herd potential
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…
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