By Cliff Chiduku Over the years, chilli farming has gained popularity in Zimbabwe due to the high demand for chilli peppers both locally and internationally. The country’s favourable climate and soil conditions make it suitable for the cultivation of various types of chilli peppers. Chilli farming not only provides a source…
By Cliff Chiduku In December last year, three farmers in Chireya, Gokwe, were left counting their loses after a bolt of lightning struck and killed 18 cattle worth over US$7 000 following a thunderstorm that hit the Midlands province. Two herders tending the animals escaped death by a whisker after one of them…
By Chipo Tachiona Raising cows for the purpose of producing milk — either for domestic consumption or for commercial purposes — is known as dairy farming. Like all mammals, cows produce milk to nourish their young ones. The mother cow’s mammary glands will generate enough milk if her calf is fed on…
AMA is mandated with the overall regulation of the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products in Zimbabwe. The overall functions of the authority stipulated in the Act are:
| COMMODITY | Mbare (18/09/2023) | Sakubva (18/09/2023) | Rekini(18/09/2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD$ | ||||||
| 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 |
