By Andre Hoffman Tank culture of Tilapia is a better alternative to a pond or cage culture if there is sufficient water and limited land …

Fish in a Tank- Aquaculture at Serepta Farm, Harare Read More »

By Wendy Madzura, Chief Agronomist A new farming season brings with it new hope to farmers across the country. As the 2020/21 season beacons, the …

Rainfall Patterns and Forecast- 2020/21 Farming Season Preparedness Read More »

By Amanda Moyo, Purple Horizon Farm, Kwekwe “Rice, sadza, roast chicken, beef stew…is your mouth watering? Hay, straw, manure, maize stalks, peanut shells, banana peels…well, …

Farmer’s advice: Cooking Up Compost – A Banquet for Your Soil Read More »

By Davidzo Chizhengeni  Vermicompost or worm compost is one of the highest-grade and most nutrient-rich natural fertilizers in the world. Its soil conditioning properties and …

Beginners Basics-Vermicomposting Read More »

By Dr. Nathaniel F. Makoni and Eunah Makoni, ABSTCM (Private) Limited Dairy farming is a business and one of the factors contributing to farmers’ profitability …

Herd Improvement- Increasing Dairy Profitability Using Sexed Bull Semen Read More »

By Dr Steve Kada As we approach the rainfall season, the day to day topical discussion on various crops to ensure sustainable food security is …

Finger Millet – A Socio-Agrocereal- “A More than Food Crop” Read More »

By Prof. Ross Gordon Cooper Ostriches, chickens and turkeys are principally terrestrial, although they are certainly capable of great speed particularly during avoidance and defensive …

Important Considerations- Walking and Behaviours of Ostriches, Chickens and Turkeys in Captivity Read More »

By Vimbai Ruvengo A fundamental aspect of community gardening is that it is a shared endeavour, often from the very conception of the project to the management …

Social Initiatives- Community Gardening at Blue Gums Farm Read More »