Healthy soils, healthy nation: Why Zim must invest more in sustainable soil management
Crops that once thrived now struggle, fertilizer effectiveness is inconsistent, and rainfall patterns interact differently with various soil types.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
11h ago
Tokenising cattle: Zimbabwe’s new digital herd
By valuing assets at one token per kilogramme, the model democratises access for Zimbabweans previously sidelined by high entry costs.
By In Conversation With Trevor
11h ago
Not so golden season for tobacco: Transporters broke, farmers dumped
“We have spent days hoping our turn will come, but the queues are snaking around and betraying us,” said Rodgers Banda from Mhangura.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 30, 2026
Why agri-input dealers matter more than ever in era of uncertainty
For smallholder farmers already facing erratic rainfall, declining soil fertility, water scarcity, and climate shocks, these pressures can quickly become existential.
By Himanshu Pathak
May. 29, 2026
Govt races to meet wheat target as deadline looms
Jiri urged farmers to complete planting within the recommended window to avoid low yields associated with delayed planting.
By Sharon Zebra
May. 27, 2026
Mass market signals are becoming more important in a changing climate
Every African country needs an early warning system that can unlock the value of informal market signals and transform everyday observations into structured intelligence.
By Charles Dhewa
May. 20, 2026
Harare hosts national summit on climate-smart agriculture
“The Summit aligns with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 and broader continental efforts to strengthen Africa’s food systems through innovation and technology delivery,” the Ministry said.
By Tatenda Kunaka
May. 19, 2026
FAO Intensifies Monitoring of Soil Management Projects in Zim
“Farmer feedback remains important in shaping interventions that are practical, inclusive and responsive to local agricultural conditions,” the organisation noted.
By Kirsty Sibanda
May. 8, 2026
Kampala Declaration to boost food security gathers dust in Zim
Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka, however, agreed that Zimbabwe is behind time in domesticating the Kampala Declaration.
By Obert Siamilandu
May. 8, 2026
