Agric emerges as biggest economic driver in 2025
FOLLOWING the devastating effects of El Niño drought in the 2023/2024 season, the agricultural sector rebounded strongly this year and…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Zim crude oil import bill set to fall
ZIMBABWE’S sunflower farming sector is set to receive a major boost through a contract farming programme spearheaded by a local…
SIRDC arm seeks US$45m for FMD vaccine plant
AN arm of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) is courting international investors to raise US$45 million…
Bulawayo hit by day-old chicks shortage: Farmers cry foul
A shortage of day-old chicks has gripped Bulawayo, with some unscrupulous suppliers allegedly forcing smallholder farmers to buy feed as…
Zim exhibits rich organic products at UAE expo
ZIMBABWE has charmed international buyers with its basket of nutrient-rich organic products displayed at the recently held Middle East Organic…
ARESS starts domestic sesame seed breeding
THE Directorate of Agricultural Research, Education and Specialist Services has started sesame seed breeding, with the planting material expected to…
Zimplow bullish about last quarter prospects
Zimplow Holdings expects a solid performance in the final quarter of 2025, driven by stable mineral prices, increasing investment across…
Tobacco exports hit US$1bn
Tobacco exports have generated US$1,1 billion between January and November this year from the sale of 201,415 million kilogrammes of…
Fish farmers push for tailored insurance cover
ZIMBABWE’S fast-growing fish farming industry has renewed calls for a dedicated aquaculture insurance package, warning that lack of proper cover…
Raw milk production surges
RAW milk production rose by 5% from 95 million litres in 2024 to 100 million litres during the same period…