Seed Co, govt launches national crop farming competition
NCFC prizes will include seed, fertiliser, scotchcarts, grinding mills, motorcyles, 5kVA solar systems and mobile tractors, among others.
By Chantay Ruswa
Oct. 4, 2024
Climate change also creates opportunities
Communities can explore opportunities in waste management by collecting, transporting, disposing, recycling, reusing, and generating energy from waste.
By Darlington Muyambwa
Jun. 28, 2024
‘Maize crop a total write-off’
Swaths of maize crops had wilted, with farmers saying most of the affected crop would not recover even if rains returned.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 1, 2024
Lack of storage facilities costs farmers
Small-scale farmers have been losing money, particularly on fruits and vegetables due to the overabundance of perishables compared to the low disposable income of consumers.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 18, 2024
Music is an emblem of social equality: Mupumha
Mupumha believes that an inclusive school curriculum which teaches cultural diversity, including local languages, instils peace and unity in citizens from childhood.
By Tendai Sauta
Nov. 29, 2023
El Nino-weary farmers hold on to grain reserves
Weather experts are predicting a delayed start to the 2023/24 summer cropping season owing to the El Niño weather phenomenon.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 10, 2023
Govt calls for small grains value chain transformation
This was revealed by the Agricultural Advisory Services and Rural Development Directorate chief director Obert Jiri during a stakeholders workshop on millets in Harare on Tuesday.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
Aug. 3, 2023
Farmers struggle to service loans
Some of the loans are 100% guaranteed by the government, while others are partially guaranteed.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 26, 2023
Unlocking healthy soils’ potential in climate change mitigation
Various natural systems, such as forests, plants and oceans, can absorb carbon dioxide during carbon sequestration.
By Takudzwanashe Mundenga
Jul. 12, 2023
