Why the elite should stop imposing their expectations on smallholder farmers
The onus is on experts to package what communities or household enterprises are doing and have been doing for years.
By Charles Dhewa
Nov. 20, 2024
8 good Reasons why Farmers Prefer Mahindra Tractors
Be it unmatched performance, durability, fuel economy, advanced control, features, or an extensive range of tractor models
By Thestandard
Nov. 19, 2024
Farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
According to TIMB, the 2023/24 season was the maiden year of the programme and 5 319 tonnes of coal were procured translating to US$100 000 in savings.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 28, 2024
Land tenure reforms face credit hurdles
“When you are lending to farmers, you are supposed to lend at reasonable interest rates that are one digit, like 5% per year
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Tinashe Kairiza
Oct. 25, 2024
Tobacco firm fails to pay farmers for deliveries
The company took the crop from the farmers between February and March, and promised to pay the farmers within seven days.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 20, 2024
Non-State actors lobby for greater involvement in SADC integration
There was a gap regarding NSAs' engagement, there was no dedicated focal point within the SADC secretariat to coordinate NSA engagements
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Oct. 16, 2024
Farmers to use insurance payouts for 2024/2025 season
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) first announced the agricultural index in May 2023, through a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa and Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 13, 2024
Illegal mining activities a threat to environmental sustainability: ZFU
The congress was held under the theme Family Farming and the Food Security Nexus, emphasising that family farming is the backbone of food security in this country.
By Margaret Lubinda
Oct. 12, 2024
Human-wildlife conflict escalates amid drought
“There’s something that can be done. Inputs should be delivered early so we can plant as soon as it’s clear to do so,” she adds.
By Tichaona Mataruse
Sep. 29, 2024
