By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2024, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), but the agricultural sector—long considered the backbone of the nation—has shown troubling signs of contraction. The decline is attributed to erratic rainfall, outdated farming techniques, and limited access to financing for smallholder farmers. “While the GDP figures ...

By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe is setting its sights on a dramatic agricultural turnaround. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has unveiled a plan to boost crop production by 340% in the 2024/25 season, focusing on maize, wheat, and soybeans. The strategy includes expanding irrigation coverage from 200,000 to 350,000 hectares, distributing ...

By Brandon Moss  Zimbabwe has unveiled an ambitious plan to increase major crop production by 340% during the 2024/25 summer season, a bold step toward achieving national food self-sufficiency. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, comes in response to widespread crop failures and famine that plagued the ...

By Brandon Moss | AgriFocus Africa After years of economic hardship and a devastating drought, Zimbabwe is charting a new course toward agricultural recovery. A $10.12 million grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB), announced in May 2025, is helping to reinvigorate the sector by boosting output and building resilience against climate shocks. For a ...

In an era marked by climate volatility and shifting global markets, Zimbabwe is proving that agriculture can be both profitable and sustainable. The country’s blueberry exports jumped over 50% in 2024, reaching 8 million kilograms, a significant rise from the previous year’s 6 million. This boom owes its success to a confluence of agro-climatic advantage, ...

Trainees observe mushroom samples at the China-Rwanda Agriculture Technology Demonstration Center in Huye District, Rwanda, on July 17, 2025. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) By Dowell Sichitalwe In recent years, a Chinese innovation known as Juncao technology has gained ground across Africa, drawing praise from agricultural experts and farmers alike for its transformative potential in food ...

Published: July 11, 2025 Written by AgriFocus Africa Editorial Team In a strategic move that promises to reshape Southern Africa’s energy map, Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to construct high-capacity fuel storage tanks in Walvis Bay, Namibia. These tanks—designed to hold a staggering 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel—will serve as a distribution ...

When the sun rose over Bikita District in late June, a crowd gathered—but this wasn’t market day. It was the Digital Fair, hosted under the FAO’s Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), a showcase of how technology is reshaping rural agriculture in Zimbabwe. For farmers accustomed to traditional methods, it was a glimpse into the future. It ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital transformation in agriculture during the Mid-Term Review Workshop of the project “Fostering Digital Villages through Innovative Advisory and Profitable Market Services in Africa (FDiVi)”. The four-day event in Lilongwe brought together stakeholders from Malawi, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe to ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is supporting the transformation of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, setting a bold vision for food security and economic resilience by 2030. The ambitious strategy combines government commitment, international support, and innovative approaches to address the complex challenges facing the nation’s food systems. “We cannot have a better ...