Zim moves to eradicate child labour in agric sector
NECAgriculture chief executive officer David Madyausiku said Zimbabwe had ratified several relevant conventions to fight child labour in the sector.
By Gracious Daniel and Nyasha Gorogodo
Jul. 1, 2024
Govt extends YBU begging bowl
The YBUs have emerged as transformative platforms which empower rural youths to become financially independent through various agricultural initiatives and projects.
By Brent Shamu
Jun. 12, 2024
Hard questions for Agric minister
Whilst he gave a good account of what is happening in the agriculture sector, he left the nation with more questions than answers.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Jun. 7, 2024
Govt target US$13,75b agric industry
The country had set a US$8,2 billion target for 2022, but reportedly reached US$7,9 billion in 2020, which necessitated a review to the target, government has indicated.
By Lorraine Muromo
May. 21, 2024
SADC PF Standing Committee meets over food security and sustainable agriculture
The challenges necessitate a comprehensive approach to building resilience that integrates various sectors.
By Moses Mugadza
May. 19, 2024
Benefits of integrating food systems with education
Knowledge around appropriate food preservation technologies can be embedded at industrial parks occupied by the young generation who are attached to colleges and universities.
By Charles Dhewa
May. 8, 2024
Govt targets US$14 billion agric sector
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy, it accounts for 12% of the gross domestic product.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 29, 2024
Govt mulls creating 10k agro-business unit
Speaking during the project launch, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri hailed the school for coming up with the business Unit.
By Innocent Magondo
Apr. 27, 2024
Drought claims 9 000 cattle
The El Niño weather phenomenon has resulted in erratic rainfall patterns across Zimbabwe leading to widespread crop failure and water shortages.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 3, 2024