Farmers - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Farmers

How can farmers be capacitated to deal with bad-faith market negotiators?

However, the biggest challenge for all farmers across the world is mastering market dynamics and what to do with excess produce.

By Charles Dhewa Jun. 18, 2025

How can farmers be capacitated to deal with bad-faith market negotiators?

Be wary of intellectual property laws in agricultural production

The whole idea of intellectual property laws, which promote the systematic commodification of seeds, may also need to be brought into re-consideration.

By Kevin Tutani Jun. 13, 2025

Be wary of intellectual property laws in agricultural production

Forests at crossroads: Zim’s REDD+ dilemma and the fight for sustainable livelihoods

Local farmers in Kariba, Guruve and Gokwe are caught in a web of promises and disappointments, as they strive to protect their forests while seeking sustainable livelihoods.

By Tonderayi Matonho May. 22, 2025

Forests at crossroads: Zim’s REDD+ dilemma and the fight for sustainable livelihoods

Why agricultural input suppliers should rethink their business models

They can build markets for farmers so that many farmers earn better incomes to be able to demand more seed and other inputs.

By Charles Dhewa May. 14, 2025

Why agricultural input suppliers should rethink their business models

Informality: An invitation to African universities and banks to do something with their knowledge

A key research theme that has been ignored by African universities and research institutions is changing consumer tastes and preferences.

By Charles Dhewa May. 7, 2025

Informality: An invitation to African universities and banks to do something with their knowledge

Farmers in disaster-prone Matabeleland embrace insurance

The Farmer’s Basket Insurance product is an initiative of the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ), supported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission.

By Pamenus Tuso May. 4, 2025

Farmers in disaster-prone Matabeleland embrace insurance

TIMB dismantles 2 corruption syndicates

At its peak in 2023, tobacco contributed over US$900 million in export earnings, supporting thousands of livelihoods, especially in rural communities.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 18, 2025

ZCFU rolls out nationwide artificial insemination plan

Government interventions in recent years such as the Command Livestock Programme and the establishment of Agricultural Innovation Hubs have sought to revitalise the sector.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 17, 2025