‘Resettlement agric land should not be subdivided’
THE Government has warned individuals and companies illegally subdividing agricultural land that they face stern action. This comes against the…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
FAO reaffirms commitment to support Zimbabwe
The FAO is actively supporting agricultural development in Zimbabwe through projects under its 2022–2026 Country Programming Framework, focusing on strengthening…
Over 200 000 hectares placed under sustainable land and forest management
OVER 200 000 hectares have been placed under improved sustainable land and forest management across the country, driven by initiatives…
Japan injects US$2.6m into Zimbabwe’s rice sector to curb imports
Zimbabwe and Japan on Wednesday sealed a US$2.6 million agricultural equipment grant to boost local rice production, as officials warned…
AMA moves to register farmers, buyers in market reform drive
THE Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is pushing ahead with the registration of farmers, buyers, contractors and processors as part of…
Business, UK firms seek Zim sweet potatoes as export demand rises
UNITED Kingdom buyers are seeking Zimbabwean sweet potatoes for export markets, presenting fresh opportunities for farmers, out-grower schemes and rural…
Young farmers champion agroecology
A GROUP of young farmers have started a silent painting campaign in Zhanje/Mutowodzwa village in Mashonaland East province to advocate…
Ariston names Madziva CEO in shake-up
ARISTON Holdings Limited has appointed Farai Madziva as chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Leon Nortier, who left the group on…
Traditional seed breeders ease climate change anxieties
IN Mudzi district, Mashonaland East province — a semi-arid, drought-prone area with low and erratic rainfall typically ranging from 450mm…
Maize output rises to 2.35m tonnes as government touts food security
Zimbabwe’s maize production is projected to rise 2% to 2.35 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, up from 2.29 million…