By Reginald Tapfumaneyi It is estimated that close to 70% of the African continent’s population depends on agriculture-related livelihoods and in many African Union member states, agriculture contributes up to…
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Food and AgricultureSpotlight
Sharing Dutch agricultural experience
by [email protected] 8 minutes readBy Dr Margret Verwijk Before arriving in Zimbabwe for this posting, I had visited a few times, and I am so excited to be back in a country with so…
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Land audit an opportunity to build confidence in Zim’s agric sector
by [email protected] 5 minutes readBy Chakanyuka Bosha Foreign Editor Once the breadbasket of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is an agricultural economy whose sustainability depends on full utilisation of farming land. Agriculture remains a key driver…
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IFAD and Zimbabwe to affirm partnership and commitment to reducing rural poverty
by [email protected] 2 minutes readBy Staff Reporter The President of International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Mr Gilbert Houngbo is set to visit Zimbabwe and discuss investment to improve food and nutrition security, provide…
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FAO calls for inclusive business models in agriculture
by [email protected] 3 minutes readBy Judith Kajuma The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) in conjunction with the Sam Moyo African Institute for Agrarian Studies (SMAIAS) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development {IISD), is…
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Zim participates at Global Parliamentary Summit against hunger and malnutrition
by [email protected] 2 minutes readBy Judith Kajuma The inaugural Food and Agricultural Organisation Global Parliamentary Summit on hunger and malnutrition in Madrid Spain was attended by parliamentarians from different countries around the world. Speaking…
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Chefs Association hosts Culinary Competition
by [email protected] 2 minutes readBy Judith Kajuma Zimbabwe Chefs Association held its 24th culinary competition at LongChen Plaza at the weekend which will see the winners taking part in the Nelson Mandela Cup to…