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Cattle inspections at Pungeni and Have Hook Nkone Studs

By Staff Writer / April 14, 2025

Leading up to the ADMA Agrishow’s Indigenous Livestock exhibition and sale (June 5-7), participating cattle producers are working on finalising their selection of animals for submission. As the show is…

Finding solutions to human-wildlife conflict in Namibia’s farming communities

By Staff Writer / April 7, 2025

In the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), an innovative approach to human-wildlife coexistence is transforming the lives of farmers and wildlife alike. The work done by the Kwando Carnivore…

Showcasing agricultural innovation at the ART Summer Field Day

By Staff Writer / March 31, 2025

The Agricultural Research Trust (ART) Summer Field Day is an important event for Zimbabwe’s farming community, offering a unique opportunity for farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to witness summer crop…

Carmen Stubbs (1935-2025)

By Staff Writer / March 24, 2025

“These Mashona animals are my passion and Zimbabwe’s heritage.” With the news of the passing of Carmen Stubbs on Monday, 17 March 2025, came an outpouring of tributes from across Zimbabwe’s cattle…

Expanding ADMA Agrishow horizons with increased indigenous livestock sale facilities

By Staff Writer / March 14, 2025

The annual ADMA Agrishow’s landscape is set to transform with an expansion of livestock facilities that promises to elevate Zimbabwe’s indigenous breed showcasing and sales capabilities. “We are committed to…

Zimbabwe’s 2025 tobacco marketing season opens

By Staff Writer / March 6, 2025

On March 5, 2025, the annual tobacco sales and marketing season officially began at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Willowvale, Harare. The ceremony featured the auction of the first bale,…

Fall armyworm continues to ravage crops in Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / March 3, 2025

Fall armyworm (FAW) is an insect pest (Spodoptera frugiperda) that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It was first detected in Africa in 2016 (reported…

The importance of stud livestock, pedigrees and records for the livestock sector

By Staff Writer / February 24, 2025

The Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) is an important registry system that maintains detailed records of pedigree livestock breeds in Zimbabwe. It serves as the official database documenting the lineage, performance…

ZTA and HDC raise alarm over RBZ’s forex retention cut

By Staff Writer / February 17, 2025

Both the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) and the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) have issued strong statements in reaction to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s recent directive to reduce foreign currency…

Kutsaga celebrates 75 years

By Staff Writer / February 10, 2025

For 75 years, the Kutsaga Research Board has stood as a cornerstone of tobacco research in Zimbabwe, distinguished by its robust collaborative framework with industry stakeholders. From its earliest days, the institution recognised that…