Goat Production Article by: Dr Divine Ndhlukula The Goat Breeders Association of Zimbabwe (GBAZ), was registered as a trust in 2018. The founding committee identified the need to establish structure in the goat industry to realise its full potential. This led to the formation of the association, whose main mandate is to drive the production […]
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Article by: General Beven Mundida, Animal Production Specialist Many farmers may find it difficult to start cattle production but some cattlemen say this is very simple if he or she is to follow the correct procedures. The scheme needs adequate planning. When planning for cattle management, a farmer should begin with the end in mind.
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Article by: Richard Pio Aquaculture has been one of the world’s fastest growing agri-sectors over the past decade with tilapia proving to be an incredibly popular species for fish farming. It is now the third most farmed fish species in the world and is often referred to as the “aquatic chicken” because of its high
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In Zimbabwe, the dairy sector experienced an annual milk production decrease from an all-time peak of 260 million litres in 1990, to less than 35 million litres in 2008. During the peak periods, Zimbabwe exported an excess of 100 million litres annually and several Zimbabwean companies purchased other milk producing companies regionally. Figure 1 below
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The Sheepdog Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ), consists of a small but determined group of people whose numbers are actually growing again. A large percentage of our members had left and with them a huge amount of talent but, with invaluable help from members of the South African Sheepdog Association (SASDA), we are forging ahead! The
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When considering what breed of cattle to buy, farmers should always ask themselves the following: What am I expecting to do with my cattle when I have built up my herd? Am I a stud breeder? A commercial cattleman? Am I selling breeding stock, weaners or fat stock? Who is my market? Am I going
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Fish farming has been practiced for thousands of years. In Africa, several countries to the north of Zimbabwe have been farming fish for 50-60 years. In Zimbabwe, a few commercial farms were started in the early 1980s. Very few of these continued for more than a few years. Lake Harvest is Zimbabwe’s largest commercial fish
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