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Hurudza mindset: Zimbabwe does not just need bigger farms. It needs better farming systems
A provocative conversation about smallholder farmers, commercial agriculture, mechanisation, technology, policy, profitability and the future of Zimbabwean agriculture. Let me ask Zimbabwe a question that might disturb a few comfortable…
In conversation with the founder of Rockcraft Mushrooms
Building a local mushroom value chain From pharmaceutical sciences to mushroom cultivation, Dr Erik R. Hebels-Lung is applying his scientific expertise to an ambitious venture aimed at developing Zimbabwe’s mushroom…
Profit, not perfection: Why Africa’s cattle producers should breed for function, fertility and adaptability
For Zimbabwe’s cattle breeders, the most impressive animal is not necessarily the most profitable. Mark Hook, chairman of the Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Society, and international cattle judge PJ Budler believe…
Organic vegetable production
General guidelines and principles by Sebastian Scott, Grasslands Trust, Zambia Soil health A healthy soil is needed to grow good quality organic vegetables. Healthy soil leads to healthy, disease-free plants.…
Where do our Zimbabwean indigenous cattle breeds stand? My philosophy on their past and future
There is a recent and welcome upsurge of interest and awareness for our indigenous breeds, both from cattle breeders, stud and commercial, and Government. The recent Government support for our…
A hands-on approach to Saanen goat dairying in Zimbabwe
Over the past 13 years, a passion for Saanen goats has developed into a specialist dairy operation, with a herd of around 80 goats and a strong focus on genetics,…
I come from Chirumhanzu
I come from a place where the soil taught me about life before I even knew that agriculture would become such a big part of my journey. I grew up…
Farmers urged to prepare for an erratic and drier 2026/27 season
Zimbabwe is heading into the 2026/27 summer cropping season with a warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) that farmers should prepare for below-normal and highly erratic rainfall, with prolonged…
Government puts indigenous genetics at centre of livestock transformation
Zimbabwe is preparing to place indigenous cattle genetics at the heart of its livestock development strategy, with Government developing a new programme to conserve, multiply and make locally adapted genetics…
Beef and Small Stock School to equip farmers with practical knowledge, genetics and market insight
Zimbabwe’s Beef School and Small Stock School, being held at ART Farm, Pomona, from 15-17 September, will offer farmers three days of expert insight, practical demonstrations and discussion covering breeding,…