Government extends winter wheat planting deadline
Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS) chief director Medlinah Magwenzi said as of May 31, 73% of the 125,000ha national target had been planted.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 3, 2026
PPC, Sinoma overseas partner on Zimbabwe cement expansion drive
“Collectively, we aim to improve efficiencies and production levels at our current assets and potentially establishing new clinker and cement production capacity in Zimbabwe.”
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 20, 2026
Farmers urged to speed up winter wheat preparations
“Time is of the essence. Farmers must move quickly to prepare their land and plant within the recommended window if we are to achieve meaningful yields,” Magwenzi said.
By Staff Reporter
May. 1, 2026
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ARDA’s weak asset controls condemned
The committee also warned that weak internal controls pose the risk of asset misuse.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Apr. 29, 2026
Foreign military attachés tour ARDA projects, hail Zimbabwe’s agricultural push
ARDA chief executive officer Tinotenda Mhiko said planting was progressing well and remained on course to meet — and potentially exceed — the provincial target.
By Farming Reporter
Apr. 21, 2026
300K Zim farmers to benefit from chilli production
Chinese buyers, who visited Stagri-Brands’ value-addition facilities in Banket this week, expressed interest in sourcing Zimbabwean chillies due to their natural and organic quality.
By Jairos Saunyama
Apr. 9, 2026
ARDA CEO Mhiko clinches third consecutive President’s award for top performance
The award recognizes his stewardship of the state enterprise and adherence to performance-driven management criteria aligned with national development goals.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 16, 2026
ARDA reopens Norton fruit processing plant, aims to transform rural economies
The facility, which had been idle for four years, represents a significant investment in agro-processing
By Agriculture Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Pests, leaching threaten crops
According to reports, farmers across Zimbabwe have exceeded the maize planting target for the summer agricultural season, reaching 105% of the planned area.
By Sharon Zebra
Jan. 21, 2026
