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By Violet Mashonga When Leonard Makoshera rolls through his piggery in Nyanga South Constituency, barking instructions to workers and checking on his livestock, few would guess the long road that…

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Govt Pushes Value Addition in Mhondoro Ngezi

8 months ago

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By Violet Mashonga The government is intensifying efforts to boost agricultural productivity and rural industrialisation in Mhondoro Ngezi District, with a strong focus on innovation, technology and value addition at…

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Traditional Grains: Key to Sustainable Farming and Healthier Diets

8 months ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba Mashonaland West — In a decisive shift from conventional agricultural thinking, the Government of Zimbabwe has urged commercial farmers to invest more deliberately in traditional…

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Presidential Programme Revives Zimbabwe’s Rivers

9 months ago

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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

9 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

9 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

10 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

10 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

10 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

10 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…