International Year of Millets: Chance to direct policy attention to benefits of millets
The focus on millets could not be timelier. They offer valuable solutions in the face of climate change and the need for nutritious foods.
By Patrice Talla
Mar. 27, 2023
Govts must eliminate barriers to access to water
Since 1993, March 22 has been commemorated as World Water Day and this day offers opportunities to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis.
By Amh Voices
Mar. 24, 2023
Embrace climate smart agric, African govts urged
Issues of climate change are of serious concern in Africa with an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report citing that Africa will be the most affected continent by climate change.
By Donald Nyandoro
Mar. 23, 2023
Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought
Other farmers noted that the integrated nature of the farming systems forced them to grow only a small selection of crops.
By The Conversation
Mar. 17, 2023
Power, water shortages hit Chipinge chilli farmers
Local communities not only use chilli farming as a natural income-generating solution, but as a tool to deter elephants from raiding their crops.
By Lorraine Muromo
Mar. 12, 2023
Village Rhapsody: Digital transformation key to Zimbabwe’s food security
African countries, however, are far from reaching the expected levels of development and are at various phases of the changeover to digital agriculture.
By Evans Mathanda
Mar. 5, 2023
Push, pull effects on agric season
THE 2022/23 agriculture season is at its tail-end for many crops as marked by the scheduled official opening of the tobacco selling floor on March 8 2023.
By Tafara Mtutu
Mar. 3, 2023
Horticulture exports gaining traction
HORTICULTURE exporters are starting to reap benefits from the establishment of the US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund (HERF)
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 27, 2023
‘US$2 billion pumped into irrigation revamp’
During the period, private sector players established the Food Crops Contractors Association, which has been credited for underpinning the sector’s growth.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 24, 2023
