By Cliff Chiduku Agriculture has historically been a backbone of the Zimbabwean economy. The sector contributes significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, employment creation and food and nutrition security. Over the years, Zimbabwe’s agriculture has been highly productive and at some point, the country was known as the “breadbasket of Africa”, exporting…
By Chipo Tachiona Climate change, characterised by rising global temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, poses a significant threat to agricultural systems worldwide. Zimbabwe, whose economy is anchored on agriculture, is bearing the brunt of climate shift. The government has been pulling no stops to make sure Zimbabwe’s…
By Cliff Chiduku In 2021, the government launched the Presidential Rural Development Programme. The programme is part of the Government’s Rural Development 8.0 initiative whose other components include the Pfumvudza/Intwasa, Presidential Cotton Input Scheme, Presidential Goat Scheme, Presidential Fisheries Scheme, Presidential Tick Grease Scheme, Presidential Poultry Scheme, Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme, Vision…
By Cliff Chiduku/Terence Chambati In the heart of Southern Africa lies Zimbabwe, a nation rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, but because of climate change, it is grappling with food security challenges. The government has put in place measures to make sure no one starves. This is after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared…
By Samson Tarusenga Zimbabwe pins its hopes on agriculture, mining, tourism, and manufacturing industries among other, to realize Vision 2030 – of achieving a prosperous and empowered upper middle-income society. The agriculture Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is now aimed to become a USD13.75 billion industry by 2025 after it grew from US$5,6 billion…
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…
