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Converting harvests into commodities and products that last longer

Unlike mass markets that try to come up with fair pricing systems based on demand and supply, prices announced by government are often not informed by demand and supply.

By Charles Dhewa Apr. 17, 2024

Converting harvests into commodities and products that last longer

National Foods empowers rural youth

Through its stockfeeds division, the company has partnered the Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe to launch the programme titled “A Life A Day (ALAD)”.

By Gracious Daniel Apr. 17, 2024

MCAZ recalls Benylin syrup for children

Some of the complications associated with its use include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state and acute kidney injury leading to death.

By Brent Shamu Apr. 16, 2024

Zim to pay the price of stoicism

The farmers are aware of the need to keep their grain and the paltry US$390 per tonne will not do anything to entice them to change their stance.

By Newsday Apr. 4, 2024

WFP shifts focus to boosting resilience

In Annual Country Report 2023 — Country Strategic Plan 2022-2026 — WFP said the shift was key for rural development and localised food systems as well as their value chains.

By Priveledge Gumbodete Apr. 4, 2024

Transforming agric shows, trade fairs and competitions into genuine knowledge management platforms

In addition to mobilising diversity, agricultural shows should enable building of synergies between actors from different agroecological regions.

By Charles Dhewa Apr. 3, 2024

Transforming agric shows, trade fairs and competitions into genuine knowledge management platforms

Maize, mealie meal prices skyrocket

There are no indications when the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry will undertake food aid relief programmes as the budget has not been announced.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 31, 2024