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ZuluCategory: Agriculture
USAID launches farmer-to-farmer program in Zimbabwe
The five-year USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program (2018-2023) launched on May 30. At a launch event held at Africa Synod House, representatives of the U.S. Agency for...
Various shades of shrinkage and identity theft in the market
By Charles Dhewa Every time farmers inquire about prices of commodities in the market they are often looking for the highest price. However, unless there are serious...
Switzerland, FAO hand over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes in Masvingo
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have handed over 14 rehabilitated irrigation...
To sell or not: decision-making challenges in unstable economic environments
By Charles Dhewa A majority of African farmers tend to make decisions based on their experiences, expectations and fears, especially in an unstable economic environment...
A Geological Perspective On Regenerative Agriculture with David Montgomery
By John Wilson of Food Matters Zimbabwe Fame Here’s a 50-minute podcast interview with David Montgomery, a guitar-playing (belongs to two bands) Professor of...
How marketing systems in developing countries penalise poor farmers
By Charles Dhewa Whether it is potato production in the highlands of Rwanda, cassava production in Northern Mozambique or sweet potato production in Gokwe South district...
Dispelling the myth that we need industrial agriculture to feed the world
By John Wilson We in Africa are fighting for Agro-ecology as the modern way of farming for Africa in the 21st century. One of the main arguments against Agro-ecology has...
SADC makes strides in vulnerability assessments and analyses
The Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) Programme’s regional pre-assessment workshop opened with a call to National Vulnerability Assessment...
Inaugural Agricultural Sector Survey welcomed
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Vangelis Haritatos, launched the inaugural Agricultural Sector Survey in partnership with Zimbabwe Agricultural...
Italy responds to emergency needs in Zimbabwe
The Italian Government has contributed €250,000 to respond to the needs of communities affected by Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided to the World...
