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Govt to conclude food distribution exercise to vulnerable this week

Walter Mhlanga HARARE – Government will this week conclude the food distribution exercise  to vulnerable people in all 60 rural districts across the country, the Ministry of Public Service , Labour and Social Welfare spokesperson,...
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Zimbabwe targets US$4.2 bln agriculture exports

Reason Razao HARARE - Government says it has put in place initiatives to boost food production and take advantage of international markets as it aims to increase agricultural outputs to US $8.2 billion while growing...
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Zim, China sign trade protocol for citrus exports

Christopher Mahove Zimbabwe and China have finally signed the trade protocol for the export of citrus fruits to China which is expected to see a marked increase in agriculture’s contribution to the export basket. The Director...

Zim to start blueberry exports to China in key breakthrough

HARARE - Zimbabwean blueberries can now be exported to China for the first time, following the signing of a new protocol between the two countries in Beijing. The Horticultural Development Council (HDC} welcomes the agreement,...
The fall armyworm has the potential to cause an annual reduction in maize production in Zimbabwe of about 264,000 tonnes, translating into revenue loss of US$83 million.

Small-scale farmers yields under threat from fall armyworm

Staff Writer Many Zimbabwean smallholder maize-growing households are likely to experience hunger due to armyworm invasion in the country, a research conducted by CABI has revealed, CABI has led the first study to explore the income...

Ariston Holdings revenue grows 15% in 9 months to June

Farai Mabeza Agriculture and horticulture group Ariston Holdings’ revenue for the nine months up to 30 June, 2020 grew by 15% in inflation adjusted terms compared to the prior...
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Perrance Shiri dies

Lands, Agriculture and Rural Settlement Minister Perrance Shiri has died. ivera chain 7210 He was 65. Shiri died in the early hours of Wednesday from suspected coronavirus. This also follows reports that his...

Download: September Milk Production figures

Download: Milk production Figures Jan-September 2022 (1) Talkmore Gandiwa HARARE – Zimbabwe’s milk production in the nine months to September rose 16.04% to 66.84 million litres from 57.60 million litres recorded in the same period last...

Milk production rises to a record in August: (Download)

HARARE - The country's raw milk production rose to its highest in recent times in August supported by improved milk supply development programmes and favourable weather and ensured that the sector maintains monthly gains...
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Government wheat scheme propels SeedCo Q3 sales volume

HARARE - ZSE-listed seed producer, SeedCo limited recorded substantial growth in sales volumes during the nine months to December and Q3-23 thanks to government's wheat program which resulted in the group realizing record local...

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