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Mass markets build farmer confidence and transform behaviour

By engaging with mass markets, policymakers and financial institutions can gather critical market intelligence to improve farmer profiling.

By Charles Dhewa 3h ago

Mass markets build farmer confidence and transform behaviour

UN says healthy diets unaffordable for billions after 4mln Zimbabweans go hungry

The report said the greater challenge extends beyond food availability to affordability.

By Nhau Mangirazi 18h ago

UN says healthy diets unaffordable for billions after 4mln Zimbabweans go hungry

Over 1 million cattle vaccinated as anthrax fight intensifies

People can contract it through contact with infected animals or by handling and consuming contaminated meat or animal products.

By By Obert Siamulandu Jul. 16, 2026

Over 1 million cattle vaccinated as anthrax fight intensifies

Drought preparedness holds the key to Zim's agricultural future

One of the most important aspects of this strategy is the continued promotion of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa conservation farming programme.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 12, 2026

Drought preparedness holds the key to Zim's agricultural future

‘Tobacco pays our bills,’ Masuka tells growers amid pricing crisis

Masuka said he had personally felt the impact of low prices this marketing season.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jul. 1, 2026

‘Tobacco pays our bills,’ Masuka tells growers amid pricing crisis

Government launches crackdown on ‘sabhuku’ deals

According to the notice, the operation is aimed at curbing the illegal distribution, subdivision and sale of communal and agricultural land across the district.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 29, 2026

Government launches crackdown on ‘sabhuku’ deals

Zimbabwe cannot afford to ignore another El Niño warning

Agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe's rural economy. Millions of households depend directly on rain-fed farming for both food and income.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 28, 2026

Zimbabwe cannot afford to ignore another El Niño warning

Closing gaps between indigenous knowledge systems and digital solutions

The digital space is dominated by the young generation, mostly the urban young generation, that has never been to rural areas or practised farming.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 10, 2026

Closing gaps between indigenous knowledge systems and digital solutions

Villagers convicted for illegal occupation of State land

The pair, Francis Madungwe and Nomsa Munyimi, were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission following investigations into the unlawful occupation of the land.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 2, 2026