Field Report | Wheat
At Rattray Arnold Research Station, the conversation moved beyond tonnes per hectare to the question that matters on every farm: can the seed, the system and the market work together?
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has inaugurated a pivotal chapter in its storied history with the official launch of the Green Fields Shopping Mall. This ambitious undertaking signifies a profound strategic pivot, transforming the traditional agricultural exhibition grounds into a vibrant, year-round commercial and innovation hub. The commissioning ceremony, held on April 11, 2026, was graced by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the Patron of the Society, alongside a distinguished assembly of national leaders and industry stakeholders, underscoring the national significance of this development.
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HARARE – For any farmer, a contract is more than a piece of paper—it's a promise. It's the promise of inputs arriving on time to catch the rains, and the promise of fair payment for a season's hard work. Now, the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is making it clear that those promises must be kept.
Precision agriculture | Irrigation technology
Recognition follows the Southern and East African launch of NetaJet™ 5G, powered by GrowSphere™ technology.
Rawlings Kofi
HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a decisive move to revitalize its aquaculture sector, Zimbabwe today officially launched the US$5.03 million Zimbabwe Tilapia Value Chain Market Strategy (2026–2030). The high-level breakfast event, held at the Rainbow Towers in Harare, brought together government officials, international development partners, and key industry stakeholders to unveil a national roadmap aimed at transforming the country's tilapia industry into a commercially viable, climate-resilient, and investment-ready powerhouse.
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.
By Rawlings Kofi
STAPLEFORD, ZIMBABWE- In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to youth empowerment and education, Seed Co Zimbabwe hosted its inaugural Career Guidance Day on May 5, 2026, at its Stapleford Trials Station.
Michelle Chifamba,
HARARE; China’s push to strengthen Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector launched the Juncao technology pilot project in 2025, a year later the project is being commended as an agricultural game-changer that has transformed lives, improving food sustainability and eradicating poverty for rural and urban small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe.
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.
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has inaugurated a pivotal chapter in its storied history with the official launch of the Green Fields Shopping Mall. This ambitious undertaking signifies a profound strategic pivot, transforming the traditional agricultural exhibition grounds into a vibrant, year-round commercial and innovation hub. The commissioning ceremony, held on April 11, 2026, was graced by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the Patron of the Society, alongside a distinguished assembly of national leaders and industry stakeholders, underscoring the national significance of this development.
By Rawlings Kofi
HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a vibrant display of agricultural innovation and resilience, Seed Co Limited hosted its Annual Field Day at the prestigious Rattray Arnold Research Station (RARS) on March 11, 2026. The event, held under the theme of "Science-Led Agriculture," brought together government officials, regional delegates, and hundreds of farmers to witness the cutting edge of seed technology designed to secure Zimbabwe’s food future.
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has inaugurated a pivotal chapter in its storied history with the official launch of the Green Fields Shopping Mall. This ambitious undertaking signifies a profound strategic pivot, transforming the traditional agricultural exhibition grounds into a vibrant, year-round commercial and innovation hub. The commissioning ceremony, held on April 11, 2026, was graced by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the Patron of the Society, alongside a distinguished assembly of national leaders and industry stakeholders, underscoring the national significance of this development.
By Michelle Chifamba
As global aquaculture and fisheries production continues to surge, Zimbabwe is turning to its vast and underutilized water resources as a frontier for economic growth. Driven by rising demand for fish both locally and internationally, policymakers and investors are casting their nets wider, hoping the sector can unlock new opportunities in Zimbabwe’s evolving blue economy and agricultural landscape.
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has inaugurated a pivotal chapter in its storied history with the official launch of the Green Fields Shopping Mall. This ambitious undertaking signifies a profound strategic pivot, transforming the traditional agricultural exhibition grounds into a vibrant, year-round commercial and innovation hub. The commissioning ceremony, held on April 11, 2026, was graced by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the Patron of the Society, alongside a distinguished assembly of national leaders and industry stakeholders, underscoring the national significance of this development.
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A New Generation of Farming Leaders Gets a Life-Changing Opportunity to Drive Zimbabwe's Agricultural Future.
HARARE, Zimbabwe – For 45 ambitious young Zimbabweans, a dream once limited by circumstance is now within reach. Seated in the Andy Millar Hall, their faces reflected a mix of pride, hope, and determination. They are the first-ever recipients of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) Scholarship Programme—a groundbreaking initiative set to change not only their lives but the very future of farming in the country.
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