Govt targets 350 000ha under irrigation by 2025
THE Government is targeting to increase irrigable land from 217 000 hectares to 350 000 ha by 2025 to accelerate its climate-proof agriculture programmes. In the latest Second Round of … Read More
Category: Agribusiness
Zimbabwe smallholder farmers need technologies access to spur production
THERE is a need to assist smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe to access technologies that will enable them to increase farm yields, achieve resilience, better nutrition to address poverty and food … Read More
Matabeleland South trims winter wheat hectarage
DECLINING water levels in major dams in Matabeleland South province has forced farmers to reduce the land area to be planted under the 2024 winter wheat to 3 700 hectares … Read More
Dairy industry under threat
RISING costs, which are accounting for 70% of total expenses, are threatening the sustainability of Zimbabwe’s dairy industry, NewsDay Business has learnt. The cost of feed stock largely accounts for … Read More
Essentials of buck selection, management in goat farming
We are excited about the incredible response from both prospective and current small livestock farmers who have reached out to express their appreciation for the knowledge and experiences we are … Read More
Relief for cotton farmers as Cottco clears US$21 million debt
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has settled off US$21 million outstanding payments to farmers, the company has said. However, despite repeated mobile money notifications, over US$323 000 remains uncollected, … Read More
Only 2% of Zim women own agricultural land: World Bank
THE World Bank (WB) has revealed that only 2% of Zimbabwean women own agricultural land due to lack of finance to purchase commercial farms. Currently, most farmers occupying the farms … Read More
Zimbabwe’s milk production bulks 21 percent
Zimbabwe’s milk production rose 21 percent to 27,3 million litres during the first quarter of 2024 from 22,61 million litres in the same period last year, latest data shows. It … Read More
Zimplow pivots back to mining, infrastructure
Mining and earth moving equipment, Zimplow Holdings Limited has pivoted back to a fully-fledged mining and infrastructure equipment solutions company, securing new distributorship for renowned global brands. The company has … Read More
Communal farmer inspires youths with successful cattle breeding project
IT doesn’t take one to own large tracts of land to become a successful cattle breeder as communal farmers can also fully utilise their land and run productive farming projects … Read More
