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By Violet Mashonga Zimbabwe has taken a significant step toward securing its water resources with the launch of the Presidential River Rehabilitation Programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at restoring river…

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First Lady’s Small Grains Drive Gains Momentum in Zvimba North

7 months ago

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By Elvis Dumba Banket, Zimbabwe – The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa, has intensified efforts to promote household food security through the distribution of sorghum…

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Mushroom — Zimbabwe’s manna from heaven

8 months ago

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By Dr Tony M. Monda In most parts of Zimbabwe with the onset of the rains, it is common to see young children selling mushrooms along the roadsides. Indigenous mushrooms…

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The potential of pig farming in Zimbabwe Pt 2

8 months ago

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By Dr. Tony M. Monda When selecting stock, farmers should pay close attention to the breed of pigs, its qualities and characteristics and the economic objective in question. The Berkshire…

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Pig breeding and management in Zimbabwe Pt1

8 months ago

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By Dr. Tony M. Monda Many Zimbabweans will be familiar with the succulent meat of the Njiri – the prolific, hardy indigenous wild pigs. Smaller in size than the commercial…

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Gender and cattle in Zimbabwe

8 months ago

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By Dr. Tony M. Monda Traditionally Zimbabwean women have always been accorded their space and respect in society. This is clearly evidenced in the Shona traditional cattle culture of Zimbabwe.…

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Farmers Urged to Maximize Rain Season for Food Security

8 months ago

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By Violet Mashonga Harare — Farmers across Zimbabwe have been urged to fully utilize the ongoing rain season to boost agricultural output and strengthen national food security. Medelinah Magwenzi, Chief…

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BEEF CATTLE GUIDE FOR ZIMBABWE

8 months ago

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By Dr. Tony M. Monda Not surprisingly the cattle stands drew some of the biggest crowds at the 2025 Harare AgriculturalShow, since most Zimbabweans love their sadza ne nyama, or…

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Govt Launches Presidential Input Scheme Handover in Mhondoro-Ngezi

8 months ago

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By Violet Mashonga The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has launched the Presidential Input Scheme handover ceremony at the Faith Panganai Mupawaenda Homestead in Mhondoro-Ngezi District.…

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Ken Gomwe: Growing Hope Through Climate-Smart Farming

9 months ago

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By Nevson Mpofu Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean postgraduate student Ken Gomwe, a University of South Africa (UNISA) graduate, has made remarkable academic strides, earning 26 distinctions out of 35 study…