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…
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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…
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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…
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AMA acts on poor cotton grading
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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…
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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…
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By Cliff Chiduku Zimbabwe is now food secure, and the livelihoods of farmers is improving after achieving bumper harvests this year and the Second Republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is determined to transform agriculture systems for the sector to contribute significantly towards Vision 2030. Since its inception in 2017, the Second Republic has…
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By Cliff Chiduku In 2020, the government approved the Livestock Recovery and Growth Plan (2021-2026), whose thrust is to put in place interventions to address livestock production and productivity issues required for a good foundation for the livestock sector to assume its prominent role in transforming rural livelihoods and provide raw material for local…
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By Cliff Chiduku A visit to Zimbabwe’s biggest agricultural market, Mbare Musika or any other mass market is quite revealing. At the market, you can find anything from fruits, vegetables grains, among others. There is always a hive of activity. However, what usually catches the eye of visitors are rotten vegetables and fruits.…
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