Industry news covering livestock, poultry, and agricultural developments in Zimbabwe
A senior official within President Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF party has declared an end to the seizure of foreign-owned agricultural properties that are protected under the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
Read Full StoryAuthorities have detained over 16,000 suspects this year in connection with livestock theft and related violations as law enforcement continues its intensive campaign against cattle rustlers.
Read Full StoryZimbabwe's cattle mortality rate has decreased significantly from 12% to 6% over the past year, thanks to a $3.7 million investment by the Food and Agriculture Organisation which ensured widespread availability of dipping chemicals across all districts, according to government officials.
Read Full StoryCFI Holdings has inaugurated new environmentally-controlled broiler facilities at its Glenara Estates operation, increasing breeding capacity by 35 per cent.
Read Full StoryAt least 1,240 head of cattle have perished nationwide due to ongoing drought conditions, as authorities work to deliver adequate assistance to affected farming communities.
Read Full StoryAir Zimbabwe is pursuing legal action against the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe for over US$8.5 million in damages following an incident three years ago when one of its aircraft collided with wild pigs on the runway.
Read Full StoryLivestock farmers in Zimbabwe have issued warnings about potential beef shortages as increasing numbers of cattle are dying due to insufficient pasture availability.
Read Full StoryZimbabwe wheat production has fallen by over 5,000 hectares compared to the previous year due to the government's failure to deliver the promised US$20 million input support program to farmers.
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