Fews Net warns of 60% maize deficit in Zim
FOOD security initiative, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net), has warned of a massive cereal shortage for southern Africa, with Zimbabwe facing a 60% maize deficit owing to … Read More
Category: Agribusiness
Livestock sector under threat, faces climate change criticism
Climate change has had far-reaching effects on the environment, human health and the economies with some of the significant repercussions being rising global temperatures that cause heatwaves, droughts and altered … Read More
Local coffee production under threat
ADVERSE climate change conditions are posing a threat to local coffee production with projections estimating a decrease of between 300-350 metric tonnes this year, a significant drop from the 450 … Read More
Reimagining agricultural extension for knowledge-driven economies
That implies that it is no longer enough for extension officers to teach farmers how to grow crops or rear livestock because farmers can easily get such advice from diverse … Read More
Concern over shortage of cotton seeds this coming farming season
There is a huge concern about the availability of cotton seed for the upcoming planting season, largely due to the drought that reduced seed cotton output, some figures gleaned by … Read More
China lends helping hand to Zim agric sector
In an effort to revitalise Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector and restore food self-sufficiency, China has joined forces with the Government, focusing on capacity building, innovation, and technical assistance. As part of … Read More
Lack of policies limiting hemp farming commercialisation’
Hemp is a versatile plant belonging to the cannabis sativa species, primarily cultivated for industrial and non-drug purposes.ZIMBABWE is struggling with policy formulation to govern the commercialisation of hemp farming … Read More
CGIAR launches pilot programme on agroecological solutions
THE Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) has launched a pilot programme in Mbire and Murehwa districts to promote agroecological solutions as it moves to support sustainable farming. CGIAR … Read More
Importance of weighing in goats, sheep production
Farmer’s Diary Weighing animals is a cornerstone of effective livestock management in goat and sheep production, yet it is often overlooked. Accurate weight measurement is vital for administering the correct … Read More
Govt breaks GMB monopoly, touts ZMX
The Zimbabwean Government has overhauled the grain marketing system, shifting from the long-standing monopoly held by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to a commodity exchange — a structured environment where … Read More
