2,000 women graduate from regional mushroom farming programme
More than 2,000 women have graduated from a mushroom production training programme run by Andby Makururu of the Johanne The…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Zim braces for heavy rains, flooding
ZIMBABWE is set to experience heavy rains in the coming days, raising the risk of flooding in parts of the…
Seed Co launches new climate-smart seeds to bolster food security
AGRICULTURAL giant Seed Co has intensified its push for climate-smart farming technologies and crop diversification with the launch of new…
TIMB records increase in tobacco deliveries
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says deliveries are increasing daily following protests by farmers over low prices. The…
‘Expect firmer tobacco prices in coming weeks’
Tobacco prices are expected to firm in the coming weeks as buyer participation broadens and competition strengthens, Tobacco Industry and…
Zim govt approves 2026 winter production plan
THE government has approved the 2026 Winter Production Plan that will support national development by focusing on wheat, Irish potatoes…
Assessing the status of qualifications and work experience in the agriculture sector in Zimbabwe and across Africa – Part 2
Agriculture remains the backbone of most African economies, providing employment and livelihoods for a majority of the population. Across the…
Zim horticulture wins global market interest
INTERNATIONAL horticulture buyers from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Germany and Kenya have expressed confidence in the quality…
GMB to pay for grain, oilseed deliveries within 30 days: Govt
The Government has assured farmers that the Grain Marketing Board will pay for grain and oilseed deliveries within 30 days…
Cotton production to recover in 2026
Zimbabwe’s cotton production is expected to recover to over 90 000 tonnes this year, with stakeholders in the value chain…