Buyers engagement bears fruits
LOCAL farmers have made their first shipment of horticultural produce to China, making a significant step towards expanding the country’s…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Climate-smart farming, grain reserves key to weathering looming drought
Zimbabwe faces another stern test of its agricultural resilience as forecasts point to below-normal rainfall, prolonged dry spells and higher…
UAE buyers eye Zimbabwe goats, sheep, horticultural produce
ZIMBABWEAN goats and sheep are attracting interest from prospective buyers in the United Arab Emirates, alongside blueberries and lettuce, as…
US$4m horticulture programme launched
THE horticulture sector is set for a boost that will improve farmer incomes, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen climate resilience,…
Sesame contractors plead for State intervention
Zimbabwean sesame contractors have appealed to authorities for urgent regulatory protection following an influx of independent foreign buyers whom they…
Don’t rush to plant after early rains, farmers warned
FARMERS have been advised to be cautious when deciding the best time to plant, as isolated early rainfall events can…
Fixing broken infrastructure can slash fertiliser prices, suppliers
Fertiliser prices could significantly drop if manufacturers restore dilapidated primary production facilities and supply chain infrastructure. This is according to…
CBZ Holdings urges rigorous planning to unlock funding
FARMERS must prepare rigorous operational and financial planning before approaching financial institutions to secure bank loans and build sustainable enterprises,…
Farmers urged to present bankable business plans
CBZ has set aside US$18 million under the National Enhanced Agriculture Productivity (NEAP) programme to finance seasonal production during the…
Agriculture stakeholders convene for 2026/27 Season Preparedness Summit
Stakeholders across Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector have converged at Robbie Mupawose Hall at the Harare Showgrounds for the 2026/27 Agricultural Season…