Treasury approves levy on grain imports
TREASURY has introduced a levy on some grain imports, stressing that failure to do so would create an implicit subsidy…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Government extends winter wheat planting deadline
Government has extended the deadline for winter wheat planting from May 31 to June 15 citing wet conditions that have…
Livestock sector calls for speedy action on promised reforms
STAKEHOLDERS in the livestock industry have called on Government ministries to expedite the planned business reforms covering levies, licences, fees…
Treasury approves levy on grain imports to protect local farmers, irrigation funding
TREASURY has moved to put in place a levy on some grain imports warning that failure to do so would…
Zimbabwe Winter Wheat Planting Reaches 78,458 Hectares
Zimbabwe has planted 78,458 hectares of winter wheat, representing 63 percent of the national target of 125,000 hectares. In an…
Zim crops surge but crisis stays
FOOD insecurity is expected to remain at Stressed (IPC Phase 2) levels in crop-deficit areas until September 2026, while food…
Ariston to continue investments in irrigation to tackle climate risks
AGRO-Industrial group, Ariston Holdings, says it will continue investing in irrigation infrastructure and water management systems to strengthen climate resilience…
Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings
ZIMBABWE’S tobacco average selling price has plunged 25% to US$2,54 per kilogramme, placing pressure on farmer returns at a time…
Kariba goes blue economy: Fish cage project unlocks new incomes
The wider plan for Kariba district includes expanding floating cages and building cold chain infrastructure along the shores of Lake…
Zim coffee exports jump 59pc to US$1m
Zimbabwe’s coffee sector is brewing a comeback after exports rose by 59 percent to US$1 million last year from US$600…