By Cliff Chiduku Last week, someone vented his frustrations on social media after buying four tomatoes for US$1 from a vegetable vendor in a leafy Harare suburb. The vendor justifies her prices, saying the tomatoes were imports from Zambia. There is no justification for Zimbabwe to import tomatoes from its northern neighbour given that the…
By Cliff Chiduku Mushroom growing has become one of the fastest-growing home-based agro-business venture in Zimbabwe. For years, it has proven to be a wellspring of income for many, especially youths and women. It has become popular because it allows the recycling of worthless materials such as sawdust, banana leaves, husks and dung, which…
Peter Mudzimiri The country is gearing for the 2022/2023 agricultural season. Harvesting of the 2022 winter wheat crop has also commenced for the early crop. It is all hands on the deck to ensure yet another successful agricultural season. Calls have been made by various stakeholders for clarity on the marketing of grains and other…
WORD FROM THE MARKET By Cliff Chiduku People usually come up with business ideas after having discussions with friends, family members, or while having a lone moment. However, at times picking someone else’s idea and try to make it better can do the trick. Bee-keeping is usually the last of ideas that people would…
Agricultural Marketing Authority CEO @Clever_Isaya presenting worker of quarter shields at the authority strategic review meeting in Harare. From left: Emelda Hwara (Mashonaland East field officer) and @pandebwendengo (Masvingo filed officer).
Step-by-Step documentation process to help you when exporting Horticulture produce from Zimbabwe. 1. Register with Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) which is the national authority that regulates marketing of Agric products in Zimbabwe. This is an Annual registration as an Agro-producer or dealer. Located at 8 Leman Rd, Harare (along 2nd Street near UZ turn off) Just across the…
The Sunflower farming guide provides the pertinent information that you need to know on the production and marketing of the crop. Sunflower_guide_050722_A5print
