By Tapiwanashe Mulenga and Bongani Ncube The depletion of pastures due to veld fires has left communal farmers in the Midlands province in a dire
Category: Farming
Young farmers promoting agriculture for African youth
Elaine Mpofu and Varaidzo Muzonzini The Zimbabwe Farmers Union held the Zimbabwe Youth Agriprenuership Summit in Gweru under the theme “Climate Action: Nothing for Us
Communal farmers in Midlands province embrace Pfumvudza
By Tapiwanashe Mulenga Communal farmers in Mberengwa are embracing the zero-tillage Pfumvudza agricultural programme in preparation for the 2021-2022 farming season which was introduced by
A new leaf for young farmers
By Kudakwashe shambamuto Gweru young agriprenuer born Munyaradzi Tinarwo has turned a new leaf encouraging the youth to venture into agriculture. Tinarwo began his agriprenuership
Garlic, ginger growers cash in
Tapiwanashe Mulenga & Kudakwashe Shambamuto Garlic production in the country has increased by more than 600 percent, with the drive to maximize production bearing fruit
Soya bean: An asset for food security
By Tapiwanashe MulengaIncreased soya bean production is necessary to meet an amplified local and global demand as it orients food security and the generation of
Ganyani turns to horticulture
By Tapiwanashe MulengaThe name Edward Ganyani, is more associated with popular Mboma nightspots which are located in most high-density suburbs of Gweru. The giant businessman
Deforestation and veld fires: cause for concern
By Tapiwanashe MulengaVillagers in Zaloba farming area along Matobo road are appealing to environmental authorities to assist in stopping Illegal mining activities which are blamed
Douglas Msipa breaks new farming grounds
By Tapiwanashe MulengaFarmers who benefited from the land reform programme have been urged to fully use their land to assist the country to bring in
400 000t achievable in Midlands: Minister Mavima
By Christine ChiromoMidlands province’s target of securing 400 000 tonnes of maize is still possible despite challenges of shortage of farming inputs and excessive rains,
