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Zimbabwe, China deepen tobacco ties at historic inaugural Expo

By Staff Writer / October 20, 2025

The inaugural Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Expo concluded last week, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s tobacco sector. Officially launched by Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural…

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Conserving Zimbabwe’s indigenous goat heritage: The untapped potential of Matabele and Mashona breeds

By Staff Writer / October 13, 2025

By Joseph Sikosana Zimbabwe’s indigenous goat breeds, the Matabele and Mashona, represent centuries of natural selection and adaptation to our unique environment. Yet despite their remarkable resilience, disease resistance, and…

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Koala Park’s beef production and dual backgrounding system

By Staff Writer / October 6, 2025

At the Zimbabwe Herd Book‘s 13th Beef School recently held in Bulawayo, cattle producers and industry stakeholders gathered to explore innovative approaches to cattle production that are transforming the local…

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Zimbabwe National Sheepdog Trials showcase heritage and skill

By Staff Writer / September 30, 2025

The Zimbabwe National Sheepdog Trials, held at Bramber Farm in Ruwa over the last weekend of September, delivered an entertaining and educational showcase of the remarkable partnership between handlers and…

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Zimbabwe faces challenging 2025-26 rainfall season

By Staff Writer / September 22, 2025

Delayed start, regional variations expected The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department has released its national climate outlook for the upcoming 2025-26 rainfall season, painting a picture of significant challenges and regional…

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Planting indoors

By Staff Writer / September 15, 2025

By Ross G. Cooper (Email: rgcooperuk@yahoo.com) Indoor plant hobbies are extremely varying, satisfying and rewarding. I collect seeds from fruits, vegetables and wild trees and sow them in indoor pots.…

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Zimbabwe Herd Book announces exciting small stock addition to upcoming Beef School

By Staff Writer / September 9, 2025

From September 16-18, the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) will host its annual Beef School in Bulawayo. The choice of Bulawayo as the venue reflects the city’s central role in Zimbabwe’s…

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Dirk Odendaal receives CFU Farming Oscar Award 2025

By Staff Writer / September 1, 2025

The Commercial Farmers’ Union has announced Dirk Odendaal as the recipient of the 2025 Farming Oscar Award, recognising his outstanding service to Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector spanning over four decades. The…

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Growing chilli

By Staff Writer / August 25, 2025

By Ross G. Cooper Email: rgcooperuk@yahoo.com Capsicum (chilli) is normally sown in rows in September-December in Zimbabwe and takes 7-12 days to germinate and 16-17 weeks to reach crop maturity.…

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Aquaponics shows promise for African agriculture

By Staff Writer / August 18, 2025

Africa faces mounting food security challenges, and innovative agricultural solutions are becoming increasingly necessary. One technology gaining attention is aquaponics, a system that combines fish farming with crop production. Martin…

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