Agriculture

16 mins ago | April 16, 2024

SeedCo assures country of adequate hybrid seed stocks for 2024/25 ...

Business Writer Seed Co Zimbabwe, one of the country’s largest hybrid seed processors, says it will continue enhancing ...

Late payment by GMB decimating cereal crops production, farmers

Michael Tome FARMERS and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have bemoaned the delay in payments of delivered grains ...

1 month ago | March 15, 2024

National herd under threat from severe drought

Oliver Kazunga ZIMBABWE’S national herd is under threat as it is now evident that the country will be ravaged by a ...

Summer season crops: A mixed bag with glimmers of hope

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s ambitious plan to transform its agriculture sector faces challenges this season due to ...

1 month ago | March 13, 2024

Crops a total write-off, government official says

Zimbabwe expects a modest harvest of between 700 000 to 800 000 tonnes for all cereals planted for the 2023/24 summer ...

1 month ago | March 5, 2024

Zimbabwe has enough wheat stocks to last until next harvest

Business Writer The country has over 200 000 tonnes of wheat stocks sufficient to last until the next harvest and given ...

2 months ago | March 1, 2024

Taking the ‘bull by the horns’: Climate change mitigation

Wendy Madzura A premature start, a delayed start of the season, incessant and persistent rains, floods, mid-season dry ...

Zim women gain economic independence, promote sustainable agriculture

With access to irrigated land, training in climate-resilient farming, and a platform to sell their produce, women ...

Climate change and financing Africa

Paradoxically, climate change impacts are more pronounced in the low-carbon emitting countries, with events beyond the ...

2 months ago | February 22, 2024

Tobacco exports bulks 230 pc

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s tobacco exports have seen a dramatic surge in the first six weeks of 2024, reaching ...

2 months ago | February 9, 2024

Delayed rains drive demand for small grains, legumes

Business Writer Seed Co Limited says delayed rains this season led to increased demand for small grains and legumes, ...

2 months ago | February 7, 2024

Cottco make major payments to farmers

Business Writer The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has paid nearly US$20 million and Zim$7,2 billion during the ...

2 months ago | February 5, 2024

Delayed rains drive demand for small grains and legumes: Seed Co ...

Business Writer One of Zimbabwe’s largest hybrid seed processor, Seed Co Limited, says delayed rains this season led to ...

3 months ago | January 29, 2024

Ariston losses widen

Business Writer Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed agricultural concern, Ariston, saw its after tax losses widen to an ...

3 months ago | January 26, 2024

Maize imports to choke current account in 2024

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s current account balance will decline considerably further if imports of maize are required to ...

3 months ago | January 24, 2024

Fall armyworm reported in four provinces

Over 160 hectares have been invaded by the African armyworm in four provinces so far this year, according to Shingirayi ...

3 months ago | January 19, 2024

A weak El Niño and possible higher GDP growth in 2024

Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro  El Niño, the climatic phenomenon notorious for wreaking havoc on weather ...

3 months ago | January 12, 2024

Maize imports ramp up despite govt sufficiency claims

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Zimbabwe has seen its maize import bill jump by 213,93 percent in the eleven months to November ...

Paltry allocation for farm compensation

Business Writer Zimbabwe has pledged US$55 million to compensate white former farm owners whose farms were acquired ...

3 months ago | January 9, 2024

Agric firms increase investment in renewable energy

Enacy Mapakame Listed agriculture companies have of late increased investment in renewable energy to offset the adverse ...