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Zim plants 1,8m hectares of maize

ZIMBABWE has planted more than 1,8 million hectares of maize this season, Agriculture ministry secretary Obert Jiri has said, raising hopes of a strong harvest following heavy rains.

By Kirsty Sibanda Feb. 6, 2026

Zim on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease surges

Zimbabwe’s agricultural authorities are ramping up border surveillance and may introduce livestock restrictions following a surge of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Mangwe district .

By Kirsty Sibanda Jan. 27, 2026

Zim on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease surges

ZITF gears up for livestock conference

PREPARATIONS for the livestock conference set for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo have gained momentum with more than 200 delegates expected.

By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 16, 2026

Mash West farmers urged to scale up climate-resilient crops

Jiri emphasised the government’s ongoing drive to add value to traditional grains, highlighting initiatives to expand their use in stock-feed manufacturing.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 10, 2026

Mash West farmers urged to scale up climate-resilient crops

Govt goes on national tour to prepare farmers for summer cropping season

GOVERNMENT has sent a team of officials to visit key crop-producing provinces in preparation for the 2025/26 summer cropping season as it enters its final stage, NewsDay Farming understands.

By Farming Reporter Jan. 8, 2026

Govt goes on national tour to prepare farmers for summer cropping season

Govt assures farmers of fertiliser supply

THE government has intensified the distribution of fertiliser and seed under the Presidential Input Scheme as preparations for the 2025-26 summer cropping season gather momentum.

By Brent Shamu Oct. 24, 2025

Govt assures farmers of fertiliser supply

China, FAO boost Zim’s climate change mitigation plan

FAO sub-regional co-ordinator for southern Africa, Patrice Talla called for a multi-sectoral approach and inclusive investment in sustainable land and water use during the launch on Tuesday.

By Brent Shamu Jul. 30, 2025

China, FAO boost Zim’s climate change mitigation plan

Govt endorses bio-fortified crops

Addressing the second Research and Extension Symposium in Harare recently, Jiri emphasised the transformative potential of agricultural research in advancing national development goals.

By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 23, 2025