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By Dickson Bandera Zviko Farms emerged as the Overall Livestock Winner at the 2026 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show after showcasing a strong selection of high-quality animals that impressed the judging team. The achievement marked a major success for the farm, reflecting its commitment to livestock production, breeding and animal quality. Livestock judging and exhibitions form an…
By Julius Idrissa Manganda Preparations for the 116th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show are at an advanced stage, with organisers targeting 630 exhibitors as the country prepares for its biggest agricultural and business exhibition of the year. The annual event, which runs from August 24 to 29, will be held under the theme “Converge: Powering Growth, Where…
By Brenda Mazhambe Seed Co International reported a 130% jump in annual profit after tax to US$13.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, as strong business growth, disciplined cost management and robust regional operations drove revenue up 30% to US$161.3 million. The company said operating profit rose 88% to US$28.8 million from US$15.3…
The trade mission is running from the 2nd to the 7th of March 2026 By Dickson Bandera/Placky Meck Harare, Zimbabwe – Eight buyers from the United Kingdom and European Union will visit 11 Zimbabwean farm and food businesses that have primed their horticulture products for exports through their work with the International Trade Centre (ITC)….
By Dickson Bandera The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has urged farmers to adopt Rhizobia inoculation technology in sugar bean production to boost yields, reduce input costs and improve soil fertility. In production guidance issued to growers, the Ministry said the use of the “N-fixer Rhizobia” inoculant enhances Biological Nitrogen Fixation…
By Dickson Bandera Berlin, Germany – Zimbabwe is making waves on the global agricultural stage, and nowhere was this more evident than at the renowned Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin, Germany. The event, one of the largest gatherings of fresh produce suppliers in the world, provided Zimbabwe with a platform to showcase the quality,…
By Dickson Bandera and Bradley Mhungu Imagine a Zimbabwe where factories hum day and night, where farms export finished products instead of raw materials, where highways and railways connect production hubs to regional markets, and where Zimbabwean skills, qualifications and innovations command respect across borders. Picture cities sustained by reliable infrastructure, children learning with digital…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi A Monitoring and Evaluation Mission comprising Indonesian experts currently in Zimbabwe has taken its assessments to Masvingo Province, where early findings show strong progress — with nearly 90% of tests conducted on visited farms indicating high efficiency. At Chinombe Farm, 27 cattle are confirmed pregnant, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Artificial Insemination…
Women constitute 52% of Zimbabwe’s population, with over 80% living in rural areas and contributing 70% of agricultural labour. By Brenda Mazhambe Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Rural Women, with the government reaffirming its commitment to advancing gender equality, economic empowerment, and digital…
By Dickson Bandera The 2025 Zimbabwe Tobacco Industry Awards held in Harare Friday night celebrated outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership across the nation’s multi-billion-dollar tobacco value chain, with Swan Valley Group emerging as one of the key winners. Zimbabwe is celebrating a historic milestone in tobacco production, having achieved record targets that brought in $1.2…