By Cliff Chiduku WEATHER forecasters have predicted that Zimbabwe will receive below normal to normal rainfall, associated with extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves and dry spells during the 2023/24 season. That said, farmers should reflect long and hard on this and come up with appropriate actions through customised agricultural practices in the…
By Chipo Tachiona Zimbabwe has for the past couple of months been experiencing hot temperatures. Some areas such as Chiredzi, Mbire, Mangwe, Insiza and Gokwe have been recording temperatures of over 42 degrees Celsius. This comes after weather forecasters predicted that Zimbabwe will receive below normal to normal rainfall, associated with extreme…
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…
By Cliff Chiduku Demand for fish grown globally and it has become a cheap alternative source of protein. Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is the practice of rearing fish and other water-based organisms in controlled environments such as tanks and ponds for food production purposes. It is a rapidly growing industry…
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…
