By Julie Havercroft For three days the extravaganza that is fast becoming the go-to show for any discerning farmer, namely the ADMA Agrishow, was held at Borrowdale Race Course, in mid-June. ZiMunda Farming Magazine was represented by The Bindu Media team. We were out in force, handing out free copies of our latest issue, to […]
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ZiMunda Farming magazine was at the Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Association Field Day held on a sunny but chilly morning in Wedza. Hosted by Mussolini Ganyo at his Panganayi Boran Stud, was informative. The Boran Breed Over 200 people learnt about identifying and controlling January disease, as well as the importance of nutrition and winter maintenance
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Article by: Julie Havercroft With the resurgence of the commercial agricultural sector, an increasing number of local associated industries are reviving and pursuing business more vigorously, by making sure they are ready to meet local demand again. Harare-based blade manufacturing company, Sawpower Blades, is one such business who recently took delivery of Zimbabwe‘s first Bystronic
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Article by: Julie Havercroft Dairy farmers in Zimbabwe are working towards the goal of doubling milk production by 2022, but at the right price and quality. Addressing industry players at the annual general meeting of the Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers’ (ZADF), immediate past chairman, Emmanuel Zimbandu, said local production for 2017 was 67 million
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Article by: Julie Havercroft The annual Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) show has come and gone. It was the third successive year this show has been held, and each time, it grows bigger. This show, themed Agrimpact, was on a massive scale, 50% bigger than last year’s offering. The middle of the Borrowdale Racecourse
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Zimbabwe Ladies Team Shines Article By: Judith Kajuma The Zimbabwe Ladies Polocrosse team recently won all the T-series played against the visiting Barbarians Ladies Polocrosse Team (made up of players from New Zealand and South Africa), at Borrowdale Country Club. Friends and family came to watch and support the games which were mainly sponsored by
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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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15 May 2019. Today my job took me out of town in the north westerly direction to Chinhoyi. As I drove over the Great Dyke, it seemed as if I entered another parallel universes where time operates on a different scale, slowing down to a sedate pace. I left the hustle and bustle of Harare
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By Julie Havercroft Welcome to the very first editorial blog on the ZiMunda Farming Website. As a magazine, we have proudly taken our first steps into becoming an online presence, as well as the physical one, that you are used to holding in your hand. Instant access to information has become a millennial priority and
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