Over 160 hectares have been invaded by the African armyworm in four provinces so far this year, a senior government agriculture official has said. Shingirayi Nyamutukwa, acting director responsible for migratory pests in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, said as of Monday a total of 164.5 hectares had been affected, […]
Harare, (New Ziana) – Government has imposed restrictions on the importation of potatoes following an outbreak of the pepper ringspot virus in neighbouring South Africa. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary, Professor Obert Jiri told New Ziana in an interview on Friday that Zimbabwe was on high alert to prevent the disease […]
Bulawayo, (New Ziana)- Farmers across the country have been advised by the veterinary department to dip their cattle at least once a week religiously to avoid animal losses from tick-borne diseases. In an advisory statement, the Department of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development said dipping cattle was […]
Harare, (New Ziana) – Since the introduction of the Sustainable Intensive Conservation Agriculture Model – Pfvumvudza/Intwasa – in the 2020/21 summer season, Zimbabwe has made remarkable progress in its quest to achieve rural household food security, the government has said. In a joint press statement, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development and […]