Zim plants 1,8m hectares of maize

ZIMBABWE has planted more than 1,8 million hectares of maize this season, Agriculture ministry secretary Obert Jiri has said, raising hopes of a strong harvest following heavy rains. 
By Kirsty Sibanda Feb. 6, 2026

Sustainable farming practices increase biodiversity in fields

Sustainable farming practices are proving that protecting biodiversity is not only compatible with agricultural production but essential to it. 
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jan. 25, 2026

Prominent Mat South ostrich farm bemoans death of industry

Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly, he said he started his operation in 1983, when the industry was expanding and global demand for meat and skins outstripped supply. 
By Clemence Manyukwe Jan. 25, 2026

Transporters as unique knowledge brokers in African markets and food systems

Transporters also convey information from the market to farmers better than traders, who may want to hide some of the information to take advantage of unsuspecting farmers.
By Charles Dhewa Dec. 17, 2025

Soil health a national nutrition foundation, says expert

WIFE in partnership with Mazvita are advocating for the awareness of soil fertility and empowerment of women in farming.
By Chen Williams Dec. 16, 2025

Past, present dynamics in agriculture

The use of better harvesters, the introduction and deployment of drones, application of fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides and new business models, cannot be overemphasised. 
By Kevin Tutani Dec. 5, 2025

Why farmers should know how their commodities perform on the market

IT is no longer enough for farmers to know how to produce particular commodities.
By Charles Dhewa Dec. 3, 2025

Raw milk production surges

RAW milk production rose by 5% from 95 million litres in 2024 to 100 million litres during the same period this year. 
By Tatenda Kunaka Nov. 27, 2025

How African territorial markets are redefining post-colonial consumption

Territorial markets empower agro-ecology farmers to explain the competitive advantages of food diversity.  
By Charles Dhewa Nov. 12, 2025