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…
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 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…
By Chipo Tachiona Zimbabwe has for the past couple of months been experiencing hot temperatures. Some areas such as Chiredzi, Mbire, Mangwe, Insiza and Gokwe have been recording temperatures of over 42 degrees Celsius. This comes after weather forecasters predicted that Zimbabwe will receive below normal to normal rainfall, associated with extreme…
By Cliff Chiduku Over the years, chilli farming has gained popularity in Zimbabwe due to the high demand for chilli peppers both locally and internationally. The country’s favourable climate and soil conditions make it suitable for the cultivation of various types of chilli peppers. Chilli farming not only provides a source…
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…
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…
By Bolton Kudzai Kakava Zimbabwe is a signatory of the UK Eastern-Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA-EPA) and the EU interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EU iEPA) which it should utilize to enjoy duty and quota free access to these markets. In addition, Zimbabwe signed a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
