1 900 farmers trained under master farmer programme

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said government was reviewing the training syllabus in partnerships with the World Food Programme
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa Dec. 2, 2024

Wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes

Jiri applauded farmers who managed to surpass the previous production record, adding that he expects the same to happen the next season.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera Nov. 27, 2024

Zim advances agro-ecology to boost food security

This approach fosters local innovation, allowing farmers to integrate traditional practices with modern techniques tailored to their specific environments.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera Nov. 6, 2024

Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme

Jiri said this while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on the farm inputs distribution programme ahead of the 2024/25 farming season.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 30, 2024

Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Zimbabwe had a deficit of 45 000 metric tonnes against a demand of 60 000 metric tonnes of fish annually.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya and Chantay Ruswa Sep. 24, 2024

Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat

As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Agriculture Reporter Aug. 23, 2024

Govt crafts new modalities after riverbed mining ban

The directive, issued by cabinet on Tuesday, signals a tougher stance against practices that have devastated vital water resources.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 23, 2024

Zim to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat

As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 21, 2024

Zim explores livestock value chain with Saudi Arabia

Jiri noted that the collaboration could lead to the introduction of new technologies and practices that would benefit Zimbabwean farmers.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 17, 2024