Zimbabwe cuts agricultural fees, taxes to boost farm production and investment
Government has introduced cost-cutting measures in the agricultural sector aimed at reducing the burden of licences, permits and levies on farmers and agribusiness operators.
By Brent Shamu
Mar. 18, 2026
Zim eyes homegrown grains to cut US$2bn import bill
With Zimbabwe spending over US$2 billion a year on imported grains and oilseeds, officials argue that domestic production could meet much of the demand.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Jan. 12, 2026
Zim’s cotton production falls to new record low
ZIMBABWE’S cotton production has collapsed to a fraction of yesteryear output, falling below 30 000 metric tonnes for the 2024-25 season,
AMA reveals agro-input pricing disparities
In some cases, price variations exceed 40%, posing serious constraints for thousands of resource-limited farmers
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jul. 31, 2025
Production challengers hinder cannabis farming
AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said this during a tour of Thatokuhle Farm in Bulawayo by Agriculture ministry officials on the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis field day.
By Patricia Sibanda
Dec. 12, 2024
Farmers face fines for diverting agric inputs
Government says the Presidential scheme (Pfumvudza/Intwasa) has been instrumental in boosting food security at household level, especially in drought-prone areas.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Nov. 22, 2024
Govt raids shops over imitations
Senior agricultural economist Simbarashe Masanga said the smuggled goods were exposing consumers to health risks as they are not tested and certified by the respective bodies.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 11, 2024
Cotton marketing session extended
Isaya said the marketing season had not been good as the El Niño phenomenon ate into the season’s yields.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jul. 17, 2024
Govt tightens screws on cotton contractors
He spoke as farmers said they were still owed up to US$5 million for last season’s deliveries by the State run Cottco Holdings, the country’s biggest player.
By Julia Ndlela and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 7, 2024
‘Massive deception over Zimbabwean journalism’... state mounts web of firewalls criminalising press freedoms: Report
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Mar. 13, 2026
