Demand for fertiliser falls March 8, 2018By Own Correspondent The country has had to rely on imports for its fertiliser needs, the last of which were

MAIZE supply on the market has decreased due to anticipated poor harvests caused by the low rainfall experienced in the country from the start of

Use of hazardous pesticides rises as armyworm spreads March 8, 2018By Own Correspondent Joyce Mulila-Miti, FAO plant production and protection officer for southern Africa By Farai

Poultry meat production down 10 percent March 8, 2018By Staff Reporter The industry is currently recovering from the outbreak of the flu. NATIONAL broiler production declined

‘Agric can spur youth employment in Africa’   UNITED NATIONS. — Agriculture will continue to generate employment in Africa over the coming decades, but businesses

RBZ sets tobacco cash ceiling   Nhamo Hwature Business ReporterThe Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe set a $300 daily cash payment ceiling for tobacco growers this

$70m boost for small-scale tobacco farmers   Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment, through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), will provide $70 million to small-scale