By Cliff Chiduku Carrot farming in Zimbabwe has been a significant agricultural activity for many years. The country’s favourable climate and fertile soil make it suitable for growing a variety of crops, including carrots. Carrots are a popular vegetable in Zimbabwe due to their nutritional value and versatility in cooking. There are several carrot…
By Social Shava SOIL is not an inert growing medium, it is a living and life-giving natural resource. It is the home of billions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that are the foundation of an elegant symbiotic ecosystem. Profitable and sustainable agriculture is hinged on a healthy soil that is…
By Cliff Chiduku Zimbabwe is now food secure, and the livelihoods of farmers is improving after achieving bumper harvests this year and the Second Republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is determined to transform agriculture systems for the sector to contribute significantly towards Vision 2030. Since its inception in 2017, the Second Republic has…
AMA is mandated with the overall regulation of the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products in Zimbabwe. The overall functions of the authority stipulated in the Act are:
| COMMODITY | Mbare (18/09/2023) | Sakubva (18/09/2023) | Rekini(18/09/2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD$ | ||||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | |
| Potatoes (USD$/kg) | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.67 |
| Tomatoes USD$/kg | 0.37 | 0.60 | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| Watermelon Singles USD$/kg | 1.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | - | 3.00 |
| Okra USD$ 5L tin | - | 2.50 | 3.00 | 5.00 | - | - |
| Cabbage (white) USD$/head | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Broccoli USD$/Head | - | 2.50 | 1.50 | 2.00 | - | 1.50 |
| Fresh Onions USD$/bunch | - | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 1.50 |
| Onions dried USD$/kg | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.80 |
| Covo USD$/ Large head | - | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | - | 2.00 |
| Butternut USD$/kg | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Sweet Potatoes USD$/kg | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.40 |
| Lettuce | - | 0.50 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Carrots USD$/kg | - | 0.32 | 1.00 | 2.00 | - | 1.50 |
| Ginger USD$/kg | - | 2.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | - | 3.00 |
| Garlic USD$/kg | - | 4.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | - | 4.00 |
| Mopani Worm USD/20L bucket | - | 44.00 | 35.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 42.00 |
| Rate 1:3000 |
