STAPLEFORD, ZIMBABWE – With the 2025-2026 farming season underway, a powerful coalition of agricultural leaders and law enforcement has declared a full-scale operation against the surge of counterfeit seeds threatening the nation’s food security. At a critical press conference held on November 24, 2025, at Seed Co Limited’s headquarters, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Zimbabwe Seed Association (ZSA), and Seed Co jointly announced a nationwide crackdown on unscrupulous traders selling fake maize seed to unsuspecting farmers.
Mashonaland Central has surpassed its wheat production targets for the current season, with farmers now expediting harvesting efforts ahead of the anticipated summer rains. The province has not only exceeded its planting goals but is also achieving impressive yields, a success attributed to a combination of effective resource management and the adoption of modern agricultural practices.
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – October 17, 2025 – Zimbabwe's Treasury has released an additional USD 10 million to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for farmer payments, providing a significant and timely boost to the agricultural sector.
October 17, 2025 | Rawlings Kofi
Zimbabwe, a nation with a rich agricultural history, is charting a new course for its farming future. The country is embracing a technological revolution, leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to transform its agricultural landscape. This isn’t just about modernizing old practices; it’s about building a resilient, efficient, and profitable agribusiness sector from the ground up. The government's ambitious goal to restore Zimbabwe's status as the "breadbasket of Africa" is now powered by a potent combination of policy, innovation, and a new generation of tech-savvy agriculturalists [1].