Posts By The Herald
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45Wheat News in EnglishZimbabwe : Joint ventures boost winter wheat production as planting nears target
Zimbabwe has planted over 95,000 of its 125,000-hectare winter wheat target, with the remaining 30,000 hectares expected soon after maize harvests. Authorities...
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116Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishZimbabwe targets to produce 600 million litres of ethanol by 2035
Zimbabwe plans to increase annual ethanol production from 155 million litres to 600 million litres by 2035, expanding its successful E20 fuel-blending...
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100Wheat News in EnglishZimbabwe eyes another wheat milestone as ARDA targets 325 000 tonnes
Zimbabwe’s winter wheat planting gained pace, with ARDA targeting 325,000 tonnes from 65,000ha under the national 125,000ha programme. Farmers have planted 10,842ha...
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164Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe saves US$70m as maize imports decline
Zimbabwe reduced maize imports by 35% to $128 million in Q1 2026, saving nearly $70 million as local maize production rose 2%...
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139Rice News in EnglishJapan grants US$2,6m to Zimbabwe for rice production
Japan has extended a $2.6 million agricultural equipment grant to Zimbabwe to boost rice production and reduce import dependence. The support aims...
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556Rice News in EnglishZimbabwe’s rice demand projected to surge by 2030: Farmers encouraged to adopt new high-yield varieties
Zimbabwe’s rice demand is projected to reach 283,440 tonnes by 2030, up from current levels driven by 16 kg per capita consumption....
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632Sugar News in EnglishZimbabwe : Strong growth in sugar, horticulture propel agric sector
Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is rebounding in 2025, with sugar production exceeding national demand and horticulture exports driving growth. Sugar output rose 4.56...
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658Sugar News in EnglishZimbabwe Govt strategises to sweeten sugar sector
Zimbabwe’s government and sugar industry stakeholders are developing a 10-year strategic plan to address high production costs and regulatory gaps. The initiative...
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796Rice News in English
Zimbabwe aims for rice self-sufficiency with three new varieties
THE agricultural research and innovation services department under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has released three new...
