Zimbabwe
Young entrepreneur seeks fortune in agro-supplies in Zimbabwe
From trying their hands in sectors as diverse as rabbit farming to mushroom growing, young emerging farmers in Zimbabwe are giving it a go. And why not in a country where formal employment opportunities are scarce. College and university graduates are shoving their certificates out of sight to pursue[...]
Young cattle rancher milks it in Zimbabwe
Cattle ranching in Zimbabwe's low-rainfall south-west region has historically been associated with white commercial farmers who owned large swathes of land. The stretch of land was marked by a scattering of acacia trees and occasional game was spotted in those ranches. The white commercial farmers became known for running[...]
Tick-borne diseases in Zimbabwe: Heartwater
Economically speaking, heartwater is one of the most important tick-borne diseases in cattle, sheep, and goats in Zimbabwe. It is an acute, fatal, infectious but non-contagious, tick-borne disease of ruminants caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium (formerly Cowdria ruminantium) and transmitted by Amblyomma ticks, and the bont tick in particular. The disease can cause[...]
Residents take up fish farming projects in Zimbabwe
Residents in Bulawayo are turning to setting up fishponds in their backyards to take up aquaculture farming as a new farming initiative, besides their traditional green gardens. The country's fisheries have always largely relied on natural resources from dams and other water bodies, but these resources are getting scarce.[...]
Unique mushroom growing takes shape in Zimbabwe
Innovative residents in Bulawayo are growing mushrooms in their homes in homemade dark rooms. The organic mushrooms are grown in a grow medium stuffed in plastic bags and sold in supermarkets, confirming their quality. Sibonokuhle Mthembu, who runs a thriving horticulture project in one of the city's high-density townships,[...]