Women and youth key to Zimbabwe’s agricultural transformation
Agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, sustaining over 60% of the population and contributing significantly to GDP and national food security.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Apr. 7, 2025
Govt commits to sustainable agricultural productivity
Speaking during the Agricultural Excellency Expo held at the weekend, Jiri said government policies were focused on ensuring agriculture was a viable business.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Apr. 7, 2025
Call for agro-smart technologies to beat droughts
“We must leverage on ICTs to transform extension services, adopt automated irrigation and implement smart greenhouses and fertigation systems.
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 4, 2025
Zim targets 300m kg tobacco output in 2025
On January 10, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reported that 120 106ha of tobacco had been cultivated.
By Lee Musaidzi
Feb. 9, 2025
Govt sets 1,8 million ha target under maize
Zimbabwe is aiming to recover from a devastating El Niño-induced drought that destroyed most of the maize crop planted during the 2023/24 agricultural season.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa and Gracious Daniel
Jan. 10, 2025
1 900 farmers trained under master farmer programme
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said government was reviewing the training syllabus in partnerships with the World Food Programme
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Dec. 2, 2024
Wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes
Jiri applauded farmers who managed to surpass the previous production record, adding that he expects the same to happen the next season.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera
Nov. 27, 2024
Zim advances agro-ecology to boost food security
This approach fosters local innovation, allowing farmers to integrate traditional practices with modern techniques tailored to their specific environments.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera
Nov. 6, 2024
Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme
Jiri said this while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on the farm inputs distribution programme ahead of the 2024/25 farming season.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 30, 2024
