Strengthening rural roots: Empowering Zim’s farmers against imported competition
IN Zimbabwe’s peri-urban and rural fields, dedicated farmers grapple with the overwhelming influx of imports, determined to reclaim their livelihoods and restore pride in local produce.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Oct. 28, 2025
Wheat farmers struggle with markets after record season
Authorities say an additional 2 000 hectares were planted with wheat this season, bringing the total cultivated area to 122 000 hectares.
By Donald Nyandoro
Oct. 17, 2025
Coming of the dry season
Most farmers who rely on natural rains are still staring at the sky with trepidation.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Oct. 11, 2025
Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn
Behind this success is a quiet, but powerful transformation in the way tobacco is grown in Zimbabwe.
By Rhyne Chikuni
Oct. 9, 2025
Unlocking agribusiness opportunities: Farmers and private sector forge ties in irrigation schemes
“By bringing together the private sector, farmers and government, these dialogues are laying the foundation for inclusive, climate-smart growth that leaves no one behind.”
By UNDP
Oct. 8, 2025
Smart agriculture: The backbone of golden leaf production boost
About 80km north of the farming town of Karoi, small-scale farmers are facing realities of environmental degradation of trees which are mainly used for tobacco curing.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Sep. 27, 2025
Market boost for Buhera horticultural farmers
SABI Star Mine has opened a huge market opportunity for smallholder horticulture farmers in Buhera North, handing lucrative contracts to locals for the supply of fresh produce to the mine.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 25, 2025
January disease has devastated cattle populations in Zimbabwe. How are farmers responding?
January disease has decimated more than half a million cattle in many rural parts of Zimbabwe
By Tapiwa Chatikobo
Sep. 17, 2025
Over 100 farmers convene in Bulawayo for groundbreaking agroecology symposium
Over 100 farmers from across Zimbabwe gathered in Bulawayo for a transformative two-day Farmers Symposium this week aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices through knowledge exchange
By Pamenus Tuso
Sep. 17, 2025
