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Zim's ‘drowning’ farmers plead with Mthuli Ncube
Makombe also pleaded for a reduction in taxes levied on farmers.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jul. 21, 2024
Farmers’ disunity hinders agric production development policy
The Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers’ Forum (ZIMSOFF) convened a meeting with parliamentarians recently and expressed concern over government’s failure to engage them.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jul. 10, 2024
Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’
Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono
Mar. 24, 2024
Belarussian support anchors Zim wheat output
Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) president Shadreck Makombe acknowledged that support from Belarus was driving Zimbabwe’s wheat production.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 1, 2024
As El Niño looms, preparedness is key
El Niño is associated with increased temperatures and low rainfall, which can significantly impact agricultural productivity.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Sep. 24, 2023
Cotton farmers hail new producer prices
Mubonderi, however, said the differential grading fees were not enticing enough to encourage farmers to grade their cotton.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 20, 2023
Livestock farming fuelling climate change: ZCFU
The ZCFU said animal agriculture is also the leading cause of deforestation, water and air pollution and biodiversity loss.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jan. 7, 2023
ZCFU demands transparency in EU funding facility
“The €400 million towards Zimbabwe’s gender equality, women empowerment and climate smart agriculture is a welcome development which excites farmers and farmers’ unions,”
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 5, 2023