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
