Goats: A lifeline for Nyanga South villagers amid economic challenges
IN the rolling valleys of the Nyangani Mountain Range, a vibrant “butcher-in-the-backyard” goat-keeping scheme has emerged as a critical source…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Zimbabwe to increase local production of imported foods
THE Government is boosting local production of high-demand crops such as rice, pasta and potatoes, as part of its import…
Tighter import rules will uplift agric — Farmers
Farmer organisations, the Zimbabwe Agribusiness Forum and the Zimbabwe Farmers Union, have backed the Government’s tighter import controls on grains,…
Zimbabwe’s cannabis conundrum: Opportunity or exploitation?
In many parts of Zimbabwe, mbanje has long been interwoven into traditional medicinal and spiritual practices. IN the rolling highlands…
Government pushes innovation to cut pig feed costs and boost industry
THE Government has urged young innovators to develop affordable pig feed and value-added products to enhance the competitiveness of the…
Livestock and crops now bankable assets
FARMERS have emerged as major beneficiaries of the national collateral registry system, with the platform proving to be a game-changer…
Flower exports reach US$2,5m
ZIMBABWE has earned US$2,5 million from flower exports in the nine months to September, as the Government targets to grow…
Tobacco could become US$7bn industry in 5yrs
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is set for a significant growth, with projections indicating it could become US$7 billion industry by 2030.…
Mashonaland provinces dominate 2025 wheat harvest
Mashonaland provinces have once again cemented their dominance in Zimbabwe’s wheat production, contributing nearly three-quarters of the country’s total 2025…
Seed sovereignty: Traditional knowledge turning farmers into climate champions
INDIGENOUS communities have developed ways of adapting to environmental changes. These knowledge systems, also known as village wisdom, are meant…