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
In-Depth Interview: Basera’s bold plan to transform agric
The sector contributes significantly to Zimbabwe’s annual export earnings, mainly accounted for by tobacco, cotton, horticultural products.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 24, 2023
Zim requests US$17m for Zambezi project
The country has already presented its requests, officials told the Zimbabwe Independent this week.
By Sydney Kawadza
Feb. 24, 2023
Home-grown economy versus foreign currency-driven economy
In the absence of basic information on the role of government departments, ordinary people lack appreciation of the role of government.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 24, 2023