Solar project now lifeline for villagers
Julius Siwadhi, a beneficiary from Masvingo, said he relied on traditional farming methods before he was introduced to the project.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 20, 2024
Kezi villagers duped
Silayezelo Moyo told Southern Eye on Sunday that they entered into a contract with Velaphi Mugowera who claimed to come from FAO, with the aim of resuscitating their irrigation scheme.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 25, 2024
Chiredzi violence points to Zanu PF
Macrad said it spoke to a victim of political violence, Vutisani Mushiyi (49), who was beaten up on August 4 near Chilonga Irrigation Scheme.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 18, 2023
Govt targets to put 350 000ha under irrigation
In a report on rural development, the Lands, Agriculture, Fishers, Water and Rural Development ministry revealed that more than 187 000ha were under irrigation as of November last year.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 29, 2023
4% agric growth projected
THE country’s agricultural sector is projected to grow by 4% this year, before it accelerates to 8,2% in 2024 on the back of a normal to above normal rainfall forecast.
By Rugare Mubika
Feb. 1, 2023
Harare water deal under scrutiny
The Independent on May 27 2022 reported that Petrichor was cherrypicked by the ministry of Local Government to supply US$9,3 million water pumps for Harare.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Dec. 16, 2022
Govt develops 50 irrigation schemes
Joram Gumbo, told NewsDay Farming that the regime was also focusing on construction of dams, despite budget constraints.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 4, 2022
Climate change forces Zim to finally take up irrigation
Irrigation has remained largely alien to Zimbabwe’s 1.5 million smallholder farmers (farms under 10 ha).
By Down To Earth
Oct. 5, 2022
9 000 farmer field schools on cards
Addressing a Press conference in Harare, Lands and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said government had upgraded its agricultural extension 2.0 training module into the agricultural education for development module to empower communal farmers.
By The Southern Eye
Jun. 23, 2022
