Word from the Market with AMA Training is an effective way of promoting production and marketing in agriculture. Smallholder farmers, who constitute the majority in Zimbabwe, have a key role to play in ensuring that the national development agenda that seeks to achieve food security and self-sufficiency is realized. In Sub-Saharan Africa, smallholder farmers provide…
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The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) wishes to advise all stakeholders in the agricultural sector that the Government has set the pre-planting producer prices for the 2021-22 agricultural season for maize, traditional grains, soya beans, sunflower and cotton as follows: Commodity Price(s) Maize ZWL58,553.25/MT Traditional Grains ZWL70,263.90/MT Soyabean ZWL125,530.17/MT Sunflower ZWL150,636.20/MT Cotton produced under Pfumvudza/ Intwasa…
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Word from the Market with AMA Due to change in the climatic conditions, the planting periods of maize has been severely affected. In the past, October-November has been regarded as safest as it coincided with early rains. However, lately many farmers have been preferring to plant in December. This has been necessitated by continued development…
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All institutions and/or individuals intending to buy/sell livestock products during the forthcoming year which begins from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 are required to register with the Agricultural Marketing Authority before dealing in such products. The categories of institutions and/or individuals that are required to register are listed below: Class A, B and…
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All companies and/or individuals intending to grow, buy or process macadamia nuts during the year 2022 which begins from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 are required to register with the Agricultural Marketing Authority by 31 January 2022. Late registration will attract a penalty. The categories of institutions and/or individuals that are required to…
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Contractors are now legally obliged to deliver inputs to farmers they have contracted on time and ensure contracts include a minimum of each input as set by AMA.https://www.herald.co.zw/contract-regulations-tightened/
The Agricultural Marketing Authority in partnership with the Macadamia Association of Zimbabwe is currently carrying out macadamia nut trainings across the country. https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-ama-holds-training-on-macadamia-farming
The absence of a chilli value chain or a coordination mechanism in Zimbabwe has for a long time constrained the growth potential of the crop. Without structure, the value chain has struggled to contribute significantly to the economy..https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/chilli-value-chain-takes-shape
Notice is hereby given that the Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Members of Agricultural Marketing Authority will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, 9th of December 2021 at 10:00 hours.
All companies and/or individuals intending to produce seed cotton during the forthcoming production season, which began on the 22nd October 2021, must register with the Agricultural Marketing Authority before starting production.
