Today Hon. Minister, Dr. A.J. Masuka hailed diversified farming at Kudenga Farm, Marondera District, Mash East. With 1,000 cattle, 120ha tobacco, 100 pig sow units & 6 fish ponds, it’s a model for food security & innovation. Obert Jiri #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Sustainability

Curing golden leaf tobacco is a delicate dance of timing and care—plucking ripe leaves, then drying them in a controlled barn environment to achieve the perfect color and texture. Patience ensures a golden harvest, ready to shine on the market.Tobacco Industry & Marketing Board Kutsaga Research

Our tree of the week: Snowberry tree also known as Mudyambudzi,Mushikiti in shona. In ndebele they call it Umhagawuwe or Umklankomo. It has many health benefits and the roots can be used for treatment of snake bites. facebook.com/share/v/19uMWB…

THE ROPE AND WASHER PUMP A LOW-COST FAMILY HANDPUMP A lift handpump that combines a number of characteristics that makes the pump very suitable for fetching water up to depths of 35m.

The beauty of a good healthy leaf.

Green Mealie Production

Beyond quantity, water quality is just as important. Contaminated water harms digestion and immunity, reducing productivity. Farmers should provide constant access to clean water through well-maintained drinkers, with regular monitoring to prevent shortages.

Protecting Your Sugar Bean Crop: A Guide to Pest and Disease Management Agriseeds Zimbabwe Agriseeds (Pvt) Ltd - Zimbabwe

Are your timing decisions working for you this season? Winter wheat thrives on precision. Apply nitrogen at tillering and stem elongation, aligned with irrigation. Consistent watering drives growth. As harvest nears, service and book your combine early. Harvest right.

Wondering when and how often to water your onions for best results? Timing and frequency can make all the difference in yield quality.

Zuro ndakanokohwa mbambaira kuitira kunwa svutu gadzike yangu. Apa ndomwa isina tsvigiri nokuti mbambaira inotapira. Asi pane akazonditi yakagochwa inonaka kudarika dzose. Hameno kuti vamwe mopaonasei.

Zimbabwe is updating the Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill to make sure farmers get access to better seed. This means more yield, stronger crops, and protection for our traditional varieties too. A smart move for farming and food security!

Reflecting on ADMA Show 2025 at ART Farm Farmers, agronomists, and industry leaders came together for a week of groundbreaking tech, climate-smart solutions, and hands-on demos. Ideas flourished, networks were forged, and agriculture’s future was reshaped.

Timing is critical when it comes to greenmealies production. Generally the optimum sowing time is after the last week of July in the Highveld areas. In the Lowveld, where generally frost seldom occurs, farmers can capitalise and plant at anytime and get higher prices.

Effective livestock management starts with prevention, proper housing, strategic feeding, & sustainable practices. Focus on genetics,consistent care, & environmental stewardship for long-term productivity & profitability.Plan smart, manage well, & sustain your farm for the future

Power talk and soil sampling with Dr Guramatunhu.

Zimbabwe’s $1B fisheries vision needs more than water — it needs informed communities, smart media, and strategic knowledge sharing. “Let’s learn to grow fish as a people.” Hon. Marapira

If you’re not scouting for late blight, you’re farming on hope. Phytophthora infestans moves fast. Moisture and cool weather feed it. 🫵🏽walk your field, learn its signs, protect your yields.