In his sprawling farm in Gletywn , Moses Tawanda Hakutangwi, Director of Zimbabwe Catfish Growers is quietly revolutionizing the country’s aquaculture landscape. From the outside, it could be growing anything in its rows upon rows of ponds. Inside, however, blue plastic crates and circle shaped ponds tell a different story- a thriving ecosystem of catfish,…
A government official announced that food distribution will continue until farmers harvest their crops, ensuring that no one faces hunger due to the withdrawal of aid. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka, told The Sunday Mail that the Food Deficit Mitigation Programme (FDMP) will continue beyond its usual…
Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has shown remarkable recovery following last year’s El Niño-induced drought, with significant increases in the area planted for staple cereals during the 2024-2025 summer cropping season. A Post Cabinet Media Briefing held in Harare this Tuesday revealed that farming hectarage for maize and traditional grains has expanded by nearly 20,000 hectares. This…
Major dams across Zimbabwe have seen a significant rise in water levels, with some reaching full capacity, according to the latest statistics released by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa). The data highlights improved water security in parts of the country, though some regions continue to face critical shortages. Lake Mutirikwi and Silalabuhwa Dams have…
Zimbabwe has successfully planted 99% of its maize target for the 2024/2025 summer cropping season, with a total of 1,790,917 hectares cultivated out of a goal of 1.8 million hectares. The first round of the Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment report, set to be presented to Cabinet soon, is expected to affirm this optimistic outlook….
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Department (FARD) is launching nationwide consultations to inform a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, aimed at revitalizing Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector. Initial workshops will take place from March 1 to 5 in Nyanga, Bulawayo, and Kariba, gathering input from a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, and…
The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is setting its sights on a significant expansion of its operations this year, aiming to increase exports to 30% while fulfilling its mandate to produce 45% of Zimbabwe’s strategic grain reserves. Currently overseeing over 400 irrigation schemes, ARDA manages 19,000 hectares under irrigation. The authority is committed to…
