By Tapiwa Mutonda Last week, the 2023/24 cotton marketing season was officially opened. The season will last for one month. The season comes against a backdrop of the El Nino-induced droughts that led to reduced cotton yields and quality. As expected, the season will be one month long. The cropping season has…
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 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…
By Tapiwa Nyasha Mutonda While launching the 2023 cotton marketing season in Mahuwe last month, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Dr Anxious Masuka bemoaned poor quality seed cotton, before urging farmers to…
