Tobacco planting gathers pace, over 13 122ha under crop
TOBACCO farmers have transplanted 13 122 hectares for the 2026/27 production season as activities gather momentum. This comes as the…
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Cottco clears dues, sparking cotton farmer interest surge
THE Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has recorded a surge in farmer interest ahead of the 2026/2027 agricultural season, following…
Afreximbank urges Africa to utilise US$2bn for agribusiness
THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has urged businesses to use its US$2 billion facility to transform primary agricultural production, processing,…
Zimbabwe tobacco farmers plant 13,000 hectares as TIMB warns of El Niño risk
TOBACCO farmers have transplanted 13 122 hectares for the 2026/27 production season as planting activities gather momentum, with the industry…
Wheat harvest reaches 234 000 tonnes
FARMERS have harvested 234 144 tonnes of wheat, representing 35 percent of the national target of 662 500 tonnes, as…
Tobacco exports clock US$986m as volume rises
Zimbabwe exported 185,2 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco valued at US$986,1 million between January and October 2026, reflecting a sharp…
Stronger partnerships vital to tackle El Niño-induced drought
Coordinated interventions linking agricultural research, extension services, quality assurance and market access are essential to keep farmers productive and food…
Zimbabwe: Court Reserves Judgment in Choppies Zimbabwe U.S.$278 520 Labour Lawsuit
JUSTICE Lilian Hove has reserved judgment in a US$278 520 labour lawsuit involving Choppies Zimbabwe and its employees emanating from…
Lessons from the UAE Market
Afarmer with a good product needs to be visible to the people who can buy it. Buyers need to know…
Zim tobacco exports to US$986m as volume rises
Zimbabwe exported 185,2 million kilogrammes of tobacco valued at US$986,1 million between January and October 2026, reflecting a sharp increase…