Horticulture is a potential cash-cow for local farmers as
well as a low hanging fruit in terms of foreign currency
generation if done thoroughly.
Of key importance in cotton production is the ability to
convert available resources (which are limited in most
cases) into a high yielding and good quality product. Yield
itself is determined by two distinct aspects...
Zimbabwe macadamia nuts production started around
2000 in the eastern border highlands. Currently, Chipinge is
the country's largest producer of nuts owing to its perfect
climatic conditions and soils.
Livestock production contributes about 25 per cent of value
of agricultural output in all farming sectors. The main
livestock species are cattle, goats, sheep...
We work with several stakeholders, and these include
producers and buyers of agricultural products, processors,
the government, state enterprises and financial institutions.
AMA is seeking Expression of Interest from reputable Human Resources Consulting firms for a job evaluation exercise. Respondents must possess a thorough knowledge of job evaluation methods and be able to advise, train and carry out the exercise to the benefit of the organisation.
Word From The Market With AMA The recently released Zimbabwe Agricultural Sector Survey report indicated the Government of Zimbabwe remains the lead funder of agriculture through the Climate Proofed Presidential Inputs Scheme (Pfumvudza) and the National Enhanced Agriculture Productivity Scheme formerly known as Command Agriculture. However, the report further notes that contract farming remains one…
The Agricultural Marketing Authority is calling on all self-motivated and dynamic graduates to apply for Graduate Trainee positions in Accounting and Agribusiness.
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 | Mutare(28/09/2021) | Harare(28/09/2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes (large) (ZWL$/kg) | 85 | 56 |
| Tomatoes (ZWL$/kg) | 90 | 36 |
| Watermelon (singles) (ZWL$/kg) | 160 | 120 |
| Okra (ZWL$/5L tin) | 400 | 600 |
| Cabbages (white) ZWL$/head | 80 | 60 |
| Broccoli (ZWL$/head) | 160 | 180 |
| Fresh onions (ZWL$/ bunch) | 160 | 120 |
| Onions(dried)ZWL$/kg | 95 | 96 |
| Covo (ZWL$/Large Bundle) | 320 | 240 |
| Butternut (ZWL$/kg) | 56 | 75 |
| Sweet Potatoes (ZWL$/kg) | 32 | 24 |
| lettuce | 60 | 60 |
| Carrots (ZWL$/Bunch) | 120 | 120 |
| Ginger (ZWL$/kg) | 320 | 180 |
| Garlic (ZWL$/kg) | 640 | 360 |
| Mopani worm (ZWL$/20 l bucket) | 4860 | 4320 |
