Raw milk production surges
RAW milk production rose by 5% from 95 million litres in 2024 to 100 million litres during the same period…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Ministry develops agribusiness growth plan
THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development’s Business Development Markets and Trade Department is drafting a five‑year…
2nd traditional grains conference kicks off
THE 2nd International Traditional Grains Conference kicks off in Bulawayo tomorrow with delegates expected to chart a clear roadmap for…
Rains increase flooding risks in region
SOUTHERN Africa countries, including Zimbabwe, are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall in the 2025-26 season, heightening the risk…
Digital marketing in agribusiness in Zimbabwe – Part 1
There has never been a year like 2025 in which AI, data analytics and robotics were mentioned extensively. This has…
Zim nectarines enter UK market
ZIMBABWE continues to increase its horticulture export basket to the United Kingdom with recent sightings of local nectarines in leading…
More than 75 000 farmers register to grow tobacco
More than 75 000 farmers have been contracted to grow tobacco for the 2025/26 season, with the communal farmers dominating…
‘Scale-up blueberry production for China’
ZIMBABWE needs to expand its blueberry production area from the current 750 hectares if it is to satisfy the lucrative…
Dam-driven economy at centre of next agric plan
The Government has placed dam-driven economic growth at the heart of the Agriculture Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy 2,…
Zimbabwe targets 1,4million tonnes of wheat by 2030
ZIMBABWE targets to increase wheat production from the current 640 000 tonnes to 1,4 million tonnes by 2030 as the…