Currency volatility a concern for wheat farmers
By Sydney Kawadza The new wheat producer prices announced by government recently, though welcome by many farmers, could be under threat from a volatile economic …
Cattle health
Dr Shadreck Magonziwa (BVSc, BBA, MCom) Ticks cause significant economic losses in cattle production. Reduced productivity is due to irritation and loss of condition impacting …
Bringing water relief to rural farming communities in Gweru, Zimbabwe
By Nigel Gambanga, Welthungerhilfe More than 4,000 households in the Midlands have gained access to an additional supply of freshwater, courtesy of a borehole rehabilitation …
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Agriculture Ministry to launch digital library
By Correspondent Munya Simango In a development that will transform the sharing of agricultural knowledge and the delivery of innovation, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, …
POST PURCHASE HANDLING OF SEEDLINGS
By Farai Mutoti For your winter horticultural crops With the advent of commercial nurseries, farmers can now focus more on crop production than worrying about …
Creep Feeding
By Chris Grant of Mzilikazi Kalahari Red Goats Creep feeding is an important management practice that some farmers might not be aware of. It is …
GENERAL CATTLE MANAGEMENT
By Sekuru Sponsored by the Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Society Cattle management involves many aspects of the day to day handling and care of animals, which …
Growing capsicum (chilli) – the hit feeling
By Prof. Ross G. Cooper Capsicum (chilli) is normally sown in rows in September-December in Zimbabwe and takes 7-12 days to germinate and 16-17 weeks …