Village Rhapsody: Empowering Zimbabwe’s rural farmers for a smart agricultural future
Rural Zimbabwe faces a constellation of challenges—from erratic weather and soil degradation to limited access to markets, financial services, and reliable farming information.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jun. 22, 2025
Zim removed from global hunger list
The drought, described as the worst in 40 years, left an estimated 7,6 million people in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 19, 2025
Women cultivate resilience and food security through agroecology
They have adopted agroecological practices to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and ensure food security for their families and communities.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jun. 18, 2025
FAO supports Zim’s agric 2030 vision
Locally, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is under threat from economic instability, climate change, currency volatility, low capitalisation and policy missteps.
By Farming Reporter
May. 1, 2025
Bold investments needed to address Africa’s nutritional burden
Furthermore, 123,9 million adults were obese, and 122,7 million women aged between 15 and 49 years of age were affected by anaemia.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 20, 2025
FAO, Zim strengthen seed certification framework
By strengthening the seed certification framework, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers throughout the country.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 7, 2025
Low moisture delays planting for 2024/25 cropping season: FAO
In a statement, FAO said the El Nino-induced drought left soils dry, worsened by poor rainfall this month.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 27, 2024
Zimbabwe joins regional effort to regulate kapenta industry
The MCSCC Charter addresses these challenges through: Enhanced monitoring and control, regional co-operation and sustainable management.
By Obert Siamilandu
Nov. 25, 2024
Masvingo worst affected by El Niño
This initiative seeks to enhance child nutrition, promote household nutrition and improve food security and resilience.
By Gracious Daniel
Nov. 7, 2024
