Zimbabwe
Small grains may provide big gains for Zimbabwe smallholder farmers
Zimbabwe's smallholders are notorious for resisting appeals from the agriculture ministry to grow small, drought-resistant grains. They have always planted maize and weaning them from that tradition has proven difficult. While extension officers warning about changing climate patterns continue promoting small grains such as sorghum, pearl millet, and finger[...]
Will Russian fertiliser change Zimbabwe’s fortunes?
Farmers in Zimbabwe have for years received free fertiliser from government schemes as part of efforts to boost grain production. The Ministry of Agriculture has targeted maize growers for fertiliser input as they are at the vanguard of the country's food security efforts. However, what has emerged in recent[...]
Vegetable prices: Zimbabwe imposes an import ban for potatoes amid virus detection
Cabbage In the week ending on January 26th, the average prices of cabbage depicted an increasing price trend despite increases in volumes supplied. The increase in prices was noted to be influenced by strong consumer demand. Analysts forecast that prices would revert to the levels seen in November throughout[...]
Zimbabwe ups horticulture exports to China
In 2023 Zimbabwe increased its horticulture exports to China, providing a boost to a sector that has seen little growth in recent years with agricultural production favouring grains. The country's horticultural sector experienced disruptions over the years due to factors that included a lack of skilled labour after the[...]
Youths in Zimbabwe connect cattle ranching to tourism
While cattle ranching is known for beef as its primary focus, a young entrepreneur, Japhet Buzwani has found something else beyond the obvious. He collects cattle horns and hooves and turns them into tourist curios. It is an unexpected agriculture-meets-tourism intersection, and Buzwani is earning a decent living out[...]