Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’

Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono Mar. 24, 2024

Armyworm scare unsettles farmers

Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
By Ropafadzo Makosi and Nizbert Moyo Jan. 24, 2024

Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza

Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
By Stephen Chadenga Jan. 22, 2024

White farmers frustrated as govt fails to honour compensation deal

Half of the settlement was supposed to be paid out within a year, with the remainder paid over five years.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 19, 2024

Editorial Comment: Govt must act on farmers’ concerns

Farmers have also been affected by the power crisis — a perennial problems that government has left to deteriorate with little action.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 19, 2024

New CFU boss promises to revitalise union

Philp, born and educated in Zimbabwe, is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the horticultural industry
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 19, 2024

CFU elects new president to calm restive white farmers

Some officials said the failure to hold the election may have been caused by the absence of the lobby group’s director, who was unwell at the time.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 12, 2024

Cottco pays US$19,3m to farmers

The Zimdollar payments will be made at the prevailing bank rate.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 12, 2024

Tussle for CFU leadership post heats up

He said the director was ill and hence unavailable at the elective congress.
By Freeman Makopa Nov. 24, 2023