Crisis as half of Zim needs food aid
Masuka said the food insecure will get physical maize, wheat or traditional grains depending on circumstances such as if that area requires traditional grains or wheat.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
14h ago
Zim’s wheat farmers struggle to get payments
According to statistics, last season Zimbabwe had a bumper harvest of 2.3 million tonnes of maize against the yearly requirement of about 1.8 million tonnes.
By Own Correspondent
May. 5, 2024
Govt targets US$14 billion agric sector
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, it accounts for 12% of the gross domestic product.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 29, 2024
Let’s walk the talk on grain reserves
Talk is cheap and an embarrassment when the number of people joining food handout queues keeps rising in a so-called agro-based economy.
By Newsday
Apr. 23, 2024
Govt sets target for winter wheat cropping
Lands, Water, Agriculture and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka revealed this in the National Assembly while responding to questions from legislators.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 30, 2024
City turns to God amid water crisis
The local authority recently asked the government to declare the city a water crisis area to pave the way for international support for short-to-medium term solutions.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 24, 2024
Farmers dig at Agric minister
The dossier titled Challenges in Agriculture and Infrastructure Sectors — Urgent Attention Required exposes deep-rooted corruption in the sector and lack of corrective measures by the parent ministry.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 19, 2024
Letter to my people: When your best minister is Mudha
The awards were just a charade by a government whose mediocrity cannot be matched.
By Doctor Stop It
Mar. 17, 2024
Let’s be practical on tobacco beneficiation
Studies show that Zimbabwe produces around 6% of the world's tobacco output. As of 2023, the value of tobacco products sold around the world amounted to US$850 billion.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 15, 2024
