By Peter Mudzimiri On 3 April 2024, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe His Excellency, Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the 2023/24 agricultural season a State of National Disaster due to the El Nino-induced drought that negatively affected yields in most parts of the country. The season did not perform according to expectations…
By Tapiwa Nyasha Mutonda The recent drought and extreme heat across Zimbabwe have severely impacted the agricultural sector. Even though cotton is regarded as a drought-tolerant crop, the value chain has not been spared. The low-lying regions, which are major cotton-producing areas, have been particularly affected by the adverse weather conditions. This…
By Rose Rusariro/ Samson Tarusenga Zimbabwe’s macadamia nut value chain has been on steady growth since its inception at the turn of the millennium. The country, especially the eastern parts such as Chipinge, boasts of favourable climatic conditions and adequate rainfall, which are critical for macadamia production. Despite facing challenges unpredictable…
By Cliff Chiduku Zimbabwe has for years been experiencing less and less rains owing to changing weather patterns. In the face of climate change, farmers have to employ adaption and resilient mechanism or else they will suffer. Farmers can spread the risk associated with changing weather patterns by planting various crops and…
By Chipo Tachiona MANY parts of the country have for several weeks been experiencing dry spell owing to an El-Nino phenomena. This has resulted in crops succumbing to moisture stress. Livestocks have not been spared. Managing cattle during drought can be a difficult and stressful task. Drought conditions can cause…
By 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…
By 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…
By 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…
