Farmers gear up for the summer cropping season
ZIMBABWE Farmers Union (ZFU) has said its members are gearing up for the 2024/25 farming season as evidenced by the advanced preparatory state. In an interview, ZFU operations director, Dr … Read More
Category: Agribusiness
El Nino drives cattle slaughters up 3pc in second quarter
During the second quarter of 2024, formal cattle slaughters rose by 3,1 percent to 94,161 compared to 91 330 in the first quarter, according to data released by the Ministry … Read More
Hippo Valley plans to invest US$15 mln to modernise operations
HARARE – In order to modernise its operations, Hippo Valley plans to invest US$15 million. This significant investment will go towards upgrading its production facilities and introducing new, high-yielding sugarcane … Read More
A Balancing Act: Padenga’s gold rush and crocodile quandary
Padenga Holdings, once renowned exclusively for its high-quality crocodile skins, has successfully diversified into gold production, transforming its financial landscape. However, while the mining operations have propelled the company to … Read More
Matabeleland South women receive 5 000 Sasso chicks
IN a bid to empower women and bolster their role in economic development, 5 000 Sasso chicks were last week distributed to women in Matabeleland South by the Zanu-PF Women’s … Read More
Transformative initiative to boost honey production
ZIMBABWE’S apiculture industry is poised for a transformative revolution with the launch of the “Mutually Supporting the Apiculture Industry” (Mutsa), an innovative and collaborative initiative aimed at improving productivity, quality … Read More
Chicken industry wants VAT relief
The poultry industry in South Africa has identified Vat-free chicken as one of the three critical pillars to secure future growth for producers. The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) will … Read More
Livestock sector urges Government to secure more stock feed raw materials
FOLLOWING Government’s recent setting up of a drought action committee to curtail poverty deaths in livestock, players in the sub-sector have urged Government to secure extra raw materials for stock … Read More
Dealing with orf in goats and sheep
This week, we continue our exploration of common diseases affecting goats and sheep by focusing on one of the most contagious viral diseases, namely orf. What makes it particularly noteworthy … Read More
Zimpapers Traditional Grains Conference kicks off tomorrow
All is set for the Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers)’ Traditional Grains Conference at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawayo tomorrow. Organised by our sister paper, Sunday News, the event … Read More
