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ADMA Agrishow showcasing all things farming since 2016
Once a year, the Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) hosts the Agrishow, providing a venue and an opportunity for all players in the industry to come together to exhibit a wide selection of agricultural products including tractors, implements and a vast range of other equipment and inputs. The ADMA Agrishow, held in Harare, is…
Optimising Your Goat Production
by Anisha Cader, Cader Amato Boer Goats Stud Breeding The most ideal breeding season for goats starts in November and ends in April. During this period the diseases are much less than during the raining season. However, if a farmer has adequate shelter to protect the kids from the rain, breeding can be done all…
The robust Sanga: Unveiling the characteristics of Zimbabwe’s indigenous cattle
Zimbabwe’s rich agricultural landscape is home to a variety of indigenous cattle, each breed boasting traits that have been honed over millennia to thrive in the African environment. Today, we’re diving into the characteristics of the three indigenous Sanga cattle breeds of Zimbabwe: the Mashona, Nkone, and Tuli. The collective value of these indigenous breeds,…
Escape to countryside serenity
Rarecray Farms is a farm based in Chivhu, Zimbabwe. Whilst they established themselves, in 2018 as livestock farmers and breeders of quality animals, ranging from cattle to sheep, goats and pigs, the farm owners have recently expanded their operations portfolio to include the running of a guest lodge. Jaded urban dwellers seeking fresh air and…
Innovative farming techniques to watch in 2024
As the global population edges toward 8 billion, agricultural innovation becomes not just a buzzword but a necessity. The year 2024 ushers in an era of advanced farming techniques that promise high yields, sustainability, and a revolution in food production. From AI-enhanced analytics to gene editing, these methods are redefining what it means to “sow…
Beef genetic strategies for Zimbabwe
Shared with thanks to Mark Hayter, CC Sales and Nurture Beef Academy Have you ever really thought about your genetic strategy for your cattle, and planned how, when and what you are going to breed, where your market is, what breeds are most suitable to your environment? We have broken this article into 6 parts…
Aquaponics: what is it and why farm this way
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals in tanks) with hydroponics (growing plants in water). In this system, plants and fish are grown together in a recirculating environment, where the waste produced by the fish is used to fertilize the plants, and the plants, in turn, clean the water…
Cool Solar speak to Agriculture.co.zw at ADMA Agrishow 2022
Innocent from Cool Solar Africa took time out to talk to us about their new containerised solar power plants which are ideal for remote farm locations. … #farmers #agribusiness #solar #zimbabwe #agriculture #agrishow
Supplementary Feeding of Cattle in Winter
Supplementary Feeding of Cattle in Winter Due to several weather related factors, winter is usually a difficult season for cattle and cattle farmers. During this time of the year, the ruminants require more resources and cautious management practices that ensure their survival and optimal performance with regards to production. Livestock farmers are expected to pay…
Ascites in Chickens: Causes and Prevention
Ascites syndrome in chickens is a condition that leads to excess accumulation of body fluids in a bird’s abdominal region. It is also commonly called “water belly” or “Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome” by Scientists.1 Sometimes containing yellow protein clots2, the accumulated body fluids vary in colour and consistency and could lead to complications with an affected…