‘Banks must help prepay farmers’ Zesa bills’
THE Government has implored local banks to pre-pay a portion of electricity bills for farmers and treat power as an essential input like seed and fertiliser. The move is expected … Read More
Category: Agribusiness
La Niña, falling fertilizer prices boost Zimbabwe’s agriculture
Zimbabwe is bracing for a La Niña weather pattern, a welcome change after the recent El Niño-induced droughts that devastated agricultural output. La Niña typically brings increased rainfall, which is … Read More
US$60m required to localise tobacco financing
HARARE – As Zimbabwe gears up for the 2024/2025 tobacco season, the government has again unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at enhancing the country’s tobacco production capabilities. The plan, which … Read More
Seed Co International looks to Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya for growth
SCIL is a sister company to Seed Co Limited (SCL) and the two firms are under the Seed Co Group. SCL operates in markets outside Zimbabwe while SCL is focused … Read More
Private companies to fund US$175m crops
The private sector is expected to fund nearly 100 000 hectares of selected food crops at an estimated cost of US$175 million, aligning with the Government’s policy of having private … Read More
Midlands Peas Cluster reaps US$400k export proceeds
THE Midlands Peas Cluster has increased its production capacity riding on the growing demand for the product in the global market where it has exported nearly 200 tonnes worth US$400 … Read More
Zimbabwe urged to leverage horticulture for community resilience and development
A United Nations official has said the horticulture industry in Zimbabwe offers a significant opportunity for fostering community resilience and economic growth. UN resident and humanitarian co-ordinator, Mr Edward Kallon, … Read More
Seed Co anticipates increased seed demand
SEED firm, Seed Co Limited, is anticipating increased demand for seed amid prospects of a better 2024/25 farming season following projections of normal to above-normal rains. Seed Co is looking … Read More
Zim, China agric protocol to drive avocado exports
Zimbabwe can, for the first time, export avocados to the lucrative Chinese market following the signing of a new agricultural protocol between the country and China at the Forum on … Read More
Dealing with heartwater disease in goats and sheep
Farmer’s Diary In response to numerous inquiries from farmers, this week’s instalment is dedicated to exploring one of the most common yet deadly tick-borne diseases affecting goats and sheep in … Read More
