Zim maize, sunflower prices firm on international markets
Zimbabwe’s agricultural commodity market continued to trade at a significant premium to regional and international benchmarks last week, with maize,…
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News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ZIMBABWE’S FARMER-LED MILK REVOLUTION
Varun Beverages Zimbabwe’s vision for a Milk Revolution is aligned with Vision 2030. Rural economic development is essential for Zimbabwe’s…
Farmers earn US$2m from sesame sales: AMA
Farmers earned US$2 million from sesame sales during the 2026 marketing season, the Agricultural Marketing Authority has revealed. This comes…
Drought-proof the national herd, livestock farmers urged
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development has called for drought-proofing of the national herd through turning maize…
Matabeleland farmers cash in on Juncao grass
MATABELELAND livestock farmers are turning Chinese-origin Juncao grass into a lucrative business, with growing interest in the fast-growing fodder crop…
Matabeleland South Agricultural Show opens with increased exhibitor tuout
THE 68th edition of the annual Matabeleland South Agricultural Show opened today with organisers reporting an increase in the number…
Timely payments payoff, as GMB maize intake doubles
Farmers have sold 400,193 tonnes of maize this year – more than double the previous level. The Grain Marketing Board…
Present bankable, climate-resilient projects, farmers told
FINANCIAL institutions have urged farmers to present bankable projects that incorporate climate-proofing when they apply for funding to support agricultural…
Hippo Valley leans on domestic market
HIPPO Valley Estates says the domestic market remains the cornerstone of its business, accounting for 93 percent of total sales…
Govt eyes 100 000 annual inseminations . . . as patient capital demand grows
GOVERNMENT has urged financial institutions to provide well-tenured “patient capital” to livestock farmers, as it targets 100 000 cattle artificial…