Tobacco exports generate US$859 million despite global price pressures
Latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show that the country sold 344,2 million kilogrammes of tobacco…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Govt positions dams as drivers of rural economic transformation
THE commissioning of the Wanezi Dam, Irrigation Scheme and Piped Water System in drought-prone Insiza district marks a shift in…
GMB timely payments restore farmer confidence
Stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector have applauded the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for disbursing payments on time, a reform that…
Why quality determines market success
ONE of the most common measures of success in farming is the amount harvested. Farmers proudly speak of tonnes per…
Farmers earn US$1,7m from 2026 seed cotton sales
FARMERS have earned US$1,2 million and ZiG14,3 million (US$1.740m in total) from seed cotton sales as the 2026 cotton marketing…
Tobacco late-season price rally delivers better returns
Ethical Sales Floor (ESF,) maintained its position as the market leader, consistently commanding a premium across all phases of the…
Zim tobacco auction prices rebound
ZIMBABWE’s tobacco auction prices have rebounded nearly 59% to US$2,54/kg by last Tuesday, signalling improving market conditions after a weak…
Govt pledges timely payment to keep grain moving
THE government has pledged to pay service providers timely, particularly transporters, to ensure the smooth movement of grain to the…
GMB to set up 1 800 collection points and 89 depots
THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) will set up 1 804 collection points and 89 depots for a convenient and cost-effective…
Zim tomato prices surge due to low temperatures
Market analyst and Knowledge Transfer Africa chief executive, Dr Charles Dhewa, said Macheke, a major producer and parts of Mutoko,…