Zim govt approves 2026 winter production plan
THE government has approved the 2026 Winter Production Plan that will support national development by focusing on wheat, Irish potatoes…
Category: Agribusiness
News and updates on agricultural developments, markets, and policies
Assessing the status of qualifications and work experience in the agriculture sector in Zimbabwe and across Africa – Part 2
Agriculture remains the backbone of most African economies, providing employment and livelihoods for a majority of the population. Across the…
Zim horticulture wins global market interest
INTERNATIONAL horticulture buyers from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Germany and Kenya have expressed confidence in the quality…
GMB to pay for grain, oilseed deliveries within 30 days: Govt
The Government has assured farmers that the Grain Marketing Board will pay for grain and oilseed deliveries within 30 days…
Cotton production to recover in 2026
Zimbabwe’s cotton production is expected to recover to over 90 000 tonnes this year, with stakeholders in the value chain…
Tobacco prices set to improve this week
TOBACCO prices are expected to improve starting this week as more merchants participate in the 2026 marketing season. Early trading…
Farmers reject low tobacco prices as Zimbabwe selling season opens
Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season opened amid discontent from farmers who rejected what they described as extremely low prices offered…
Zim tobacco sector now supporting 135 000 households
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is now supporting 135 284 households, a 37% increase over several years after the crop generated US$1,2…
Local tobacco firm starts producing cigarettes under toll manufacturing
LOCAL tobacco company, Ethical Holdings, will start producing cigarettes under a tolling arrangement with a Chinese firm, in a development…
Horticulture sector hails monetary policy focus on stability
The Horticulture Development Council has welcomed the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement’s focus on entrenching economic stability, but expressed reservations over…