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Cows on water: What a Dutch floating farm can teach Zimbabwe’s farmers
When most farmers think about expanding production, they think about acquiring more land, drilling more boreholes, or increasing inputs. But what if the future of farming lies not in having…
Thoughts of a Zimbabwean farmer
By Tatendaishe C. Ukama (Smallholder integrated farmers and founder of Lemonhead Aggregation Centre) As I step onto the land that has been my family’s legacy for generations, I am filled…
Indigenous breeds take centre stage at third ADMA sale
The final day of the 2026 ADMA Agrishow belonged to Zimbabwe’s indigenous livestock breeds, as breeders, buyers and enthusiasts gathered for the 3rd Indigenous Breeds Sale, showcasing the country’s celebrated…
Zimbabwe issues early El Niño warning ahead of 2026/27 rainy season
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s weather authorities have issued an early preliminary warning over a possible El Niño event during the 2026/27 rainy season, urging the public and key sectors to begin…
What is ADMA?
The Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) is a registered industry body in Zimbabwe representing companies involved in agricultural machinery, equipment, mechanisation, and inputs such as fertilisers, chemicals, and irrigation…
Indigenous genetics return to the ring as ADMA Livestock Sale expands to include sheep
The third annual livestock sale at the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association Agrishow is set to take place on 6 June 2026, with proceedings beginning at 10am. After two successful…
The rescue dogs helping farmers fight theft and poaching
What began as an animal rescue challenge has evolved into an innovative working dog programme that is helping protect farms, livestock and wildlife across Zimbabwe. The Friend Animal Foundation (FAF)…
Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 maize crop: strong planting, mixed season, harvest still provisional
Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 summer cropping season opened with a strong national planting effort, but the final maize harvest remains provisional as reaping continues across the country. Official and industry reports indicate…
Tobacco growers warn of tough season as prices lag despite strong sales
Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season is unfolding with sharply contrasting signals; record early volumes on the one hand, and mounting concern from growers on the other, as prices come under…
Haritatos takes the helm of newly split Lands Ministry
His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sworn in Honourable Vangelis Peter Haritatos as Zimbabwe’s new Minister of Lands and Rural Development, following the separation of the former Ministry of Lands,…