DEADLINE EXTENSION….
Deadline for the submission of Expression of Interest for the Provision of National Biometric Farmer Database Management System has been extended to April 2, 2024. Take note!
DetailsDeadline for the submission of Expression of Interest for the Provision of National Biometric Farmer Database Management System has been extended to April 2, 2024. Take note!
DetailsBy Simon Pande Agricultural production is a critical component of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 which seeks to achieve an upper middle-class economy by 2030. In this regard, the government has embarked on several programmes, which seeks to empower the rural populace, the majority of whom rely on agriculture production for their livelihoods, through…
DetailsBy Evan Phiri COTTON plays a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s economy well-being, contributing to both the agricultural sector and the overall economic development of the country. It provides employment opportunities for thousands, especially in rural areas where agriculture is a primary source of livelihood. Besides providing raw materials for local…
DetailsBy Cliff Chiduku Nomore Tifa (38) a single mother of two will never regret the day she decided to join the Zunde village business unit (VBU) in Mt Darwin. “We used to rely on rainfed agriculture, but this is now a thing of the past as we now have a reliable source of water…
DetailsBy Simon Pande RABBIT production is poised to be a key driver in Zimbabwe’s economic growth as espoused in the Livestock Recovery and Growth Plan. The commercialisation of small livestock production is viewed as an anchor for empowerment of rural communities and subsequent growth of rural economies. The Livestock Recovery and Growth Plan…
DetailsBy Cliff Chiduku Since the summer crop planting window has closed, farmers are encouraged to consider short season crops such as sugar beans and cowpeas. Sugar bean farming is a crucial agricultural activity that contributes significantly to Zimbabwe’s food security and economy. Besides becoming a rich source of vegetable protein, dietary fibre,…
DetailsBy Tapiwa Nyasha Mutonda Cotton plays a significant role in the economy of Zimbabwe, contributing to the country’s agricultural sector and overall economic development. The importance of cotton to Zimbabwe’s economy can be analyzed from various perspectives, including its contribution to employment, export earnings, provision of raw materials and rural livelihoods. Despite such…
DetailsBy Cliff Chiduku RECENT rains that most parts of the country have been receiving have renewed hope for a decent harvest in the 2023/24 cropping season. This follows the weakening of the El-Nino phenomenon, which was expected to cause a severe drought in Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe. While the rains…
DetailsBy Chipo Tachiona Most parts of the country have been receiving rains and farmers have been busy in the field. While the rains support our summer cropping activities, with usually bring with them ticks which trigger tickborne diseases such as red water, heart water and theileriosis (commonly referred to as January disease). Tick-borne diseases…
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