Govt launches US$30 mln Horticulture Export Revolving Fund
HARARE - The government has launched the US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund to spur agricultural growth and increase the value of agricultural output through value addition and beneficiation.
The funds are part of the...
New harvesting technology brings relief for communal farmers
Herzel Mushayabasa and Sharon Chikwanha
Villagers in Mudzi district in Mashonaland East province have adopted a new thrashing technology that ensures improved yields while overcoming challenges associated with traditional harvesting procedures.
The new threshing methods, using...
48 million people food insecure – SADC
Sydney Kawadza
At least 47.6 million people in Southern Africa are food insecure with rural food insecurity expected to peak between November 2021 and March next year.
According to the SADC’s Synthesis Report on the State...
Zimbabwe plans to put 350 000ha under irrigation
Harare – Zimbabwe plans to put 350 000 ha under irrigation in the next three seasons as part of the Accelerated Irrigation Rehabilitation and Development Plan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture,...
Government suspends duty on bulk fertiliser imports
Chris Mahove
The government has suspended duty on the importation of certain quantities of fertiliser for the 2021/2021 cropping season.
According to a government gazette published this week, Urea fertiliser, whether or not in aqueous solution...
TSL units in good volume growth in F21
TSL Limited increased revenue by 144.57% following improved performance of the agriculture-based units. The group achieved good volume growth across most business units during the period ended 31 October 2021.
In a statement accompanying the group’s...
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...
Spear Capital to invest in Greenwave Milling
HARARE - Spear Capital has concluded an investment deal with Greenwave Milling, a manufacturer and distributor of quality high-value basic commodities throughout Zimbabwe.
Previously part of the Metro Group, which is already a Spear Capital...
Milk production dips slightly m-o-m in September (Download)
Talkmore Gandiwa
HARARE - Milk production declined 1.6% in September to 6.98 million litres from a record 7.09 million the previous month weighed down by mostly by the high cost of feed as most pastures...
Govt launches US$20mln irrigation development fund for smallholder farmers
Talkmore Gandiwa
HARARE - Government has today launched a US$20 million small holder farmers irrigation development fund which is aimed at revitalising 18 rural irrigation schemes, key in the country's quest to improve food security.
The...