During the life cycle of tomato production there are different stages that the plants go through, this need to be managed or manipulated by the grower. This can be expressed as the generative or vegetative stages of the plant. Wrong decisions made at the beginning of a crop can affect the crop throughout its production cycle ..read more

Dr. Kibet's (@lenna_kibet) astonishing discovery of a cow with a stomach full of nails, nets, clothes, and other foreign objects has sent shockwaves through the farming community. This alarming case highlights a serious and often overlooked threat to livestock health. While some might question the cause, the science is clear: cows are indiscriminate feeders, and accidental ingestion poses a significant risk ..read more

Farming is a unique blend of passion and practicality. The land is in your blood, but to keep the legacy alive, you need the business savvy of any entrepreneur. A cornerstone of that savvy is understanding the rigid line between the money you earn and the money your farm earns. Tempted to treat them as the same? Here's why that's a path to trouble and how to do things the right way ..read more

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – In a pivotal move towards addressing the interwoven challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and food insecurity, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) have joined forces. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) solidifies their shared commitment to fostering resilience across the vital Zambezi Watercourse Region ..read more

Cape Town, South Africa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have organized a three-day workshop to validate the SADC Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (SBSAP); developed with technical and financial support of FAO under the European Union (EU) funded Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries Phase 3 (ACP-MEAs 3) project ..read more

Successful poultry farming doesn't happen by chance. It rests on a foundation of sound management, starting from the birds' earliest days ..read more

The internet, chatty neighbours over the fence, online forums…the flow of tips, shortcuts, and 'must-do-now' advice never seems to stop ..read more

In the serene landscapes of Manicaland province, an incident has recently unfolded that underscores a pressing challenge within Zimbabwe’s agricultural framework ..read more

The much-loved Zimbabwe Herd Book (@Zimherdbook) is all set to bring the much-anticipated Beef School for the year 2024 ..read more

Feedlotting is a way of fattening cattle in a confined space with a balanced ration of grains and hay ..read more