Tag: Zimbabwe
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BMG Marks Over 50 Years as Distributors of Bijur Delimon Manual and Automated Lubrication Equipment
BMG – an authorised distributor for over 50 years of Bijur Delimon lubrication systems – supplies and supports the full range of manual and fully automated lubrication equipment throughout Southern and Central Africa. Five-decade partnership delivers dependable lubrication solutions. “Through this partnership – which has been in place since1974 – we are able to offer ... -
Impact of Wildlife on Livestock Production in Zimbabwe
By Bioengineer December 30, 2025 Biology Reading Time: 4 mins Zimbabwe’s livestock sector in 2025 faced a pressing challenge: how to sustain rural livelihoods while coexisting with wildlife in sensitive ecosystems. A breakthrough study by researchers Gonhi and Mahakata, published in Discover Animals, examined the interactions between domesticated livestock and wild animal populations in the ... -
Zimbabwe Blueberry Growers eye Chinese Exports Amid Policy Shifts
Image: KATO – TOMRA Food_blueberry solutions Emerging blueberry producers in Zimbabwe are positioning themselves to supply high-value Chinese fresh-fruit markets as growers expand plantings and navigate evolving trade and phytosanitary regulations. Several commercial growers and grower groups are shifting from traditional horticulture crops into blueberries, attracted by the crop’s strong export prices and relatively fast ... -
Zimbabwe’s Crocodile Farming Industry Earns $36 Million in Export Revenue
Harare, 15 October 2025 — Zimbabwe’s crocodile farming sector has recorded a significant boost in export earnings, now generating an average of US$36 million annually, up from US$32 million over the past two years. The industry produces approximately 80,000 crocodile skins each year, positioning Zimbabwe as a global leader in the exotic leather market. Deputy ... -
Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious 340% Crop Production Target for 2025
By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it is targeting a staggering 340 percent increase in major crop production for the 2024/25 summer season. The plan, unveiled in Harare, is part of a broader strategy to reduce food imports, stabilize the economy, and restore Zimbabwe’s reputation as a regional breadbasket. The government’s ... -
Indigenous Seeds: Zimbabwe’s Farmers Lead the Way in Building Food Security
By Brandon Moss In the face of climate change, recurrent droughts, and rising input costs, Zimbabwean farmers are turning to a resource that has always been within reach: indigenous seeds. At the recent National Good Seed and Food Festival in Harare, farmers, researchers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate and exchange traditional seed varieties—an act ... -
EU Backs STOSAR II to Strengthen Agriculture in Zimbabwe and the SADC Region
By Brandon Moss The European Union has launched the second phase of its flagship regional agriculture initiative—STOSAR II—in Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). With a €10 million investment under the DeSIRA programme, the project aims to transform agricultural systems ... -
Zimbabwe ranks among Africa’s top agricultural performers
Zimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Alongside South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Egypt, Zimbabwe is now counted among Africa’s leading producers of key crops. The country has emerged as a ... -
Zimbabwe’s First Agricultural Census in 45 Years Signals Data Revolution
Zimbabwe is embarking on its first comprehensive agricultural census since 1980, marking a pivotal moment for a sector long plagued by fragmented data and policy blind spots. The National Agricultural and Livestock Census (NALC), launched on September 20th, will survey over 1.5 million farming households across all provinces. Funded by the FAO and the African ... -
Zimbabwe Targets 340% Crop Output Surge for 2025
Zimbabwe’s government has announced a bold plan to increase major crop production by 340% in the 2024/25 season. The strategy includes: • Distribution of drought-tolerant seed varieties for maize, sorghum, and millet • Mechanization support through subsidized tractor leasing schemes • Expanded irrigation projects in Mashonaland and Matabeleland provinces This push is part of a ...









