🇿🇼 Agricultural News — Zimbabwe

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Zimbabwean aquaculture businesses cut feed costs with black soldier fly larvae

The FAO-implemented FISH4ACP programme reports that Zimbabwean fish farmer Fortune Garapo is using black soldier fly larvae as a locally produced protein source for fish feed. The article reports a potential reduction from about US$1/kg with conventional ingredients to US$0.60–0.75/kg with the alternative, alongside training and equipment support for small-scale aquaculture businesses.

Source: FAO FISH4ACP programme · Verified: 2026-10-15

Read original source →

Zimbabwe activates coordinated drought response planning for the 2026/27 agricultural season

FAO in Zimbabwe reports that government and partners have activated the Drought Action Committee to coordinate early-warning information, investment priorities and preparedness for the 2026/27 season. Forecasts indicate elevated El Niño and below-normal rainfall risk; these are forecasts, not certainty.

Source: FAO in Zimbabwe · Verified: 2026-10-15

Read original source →

Zimbabwe takes USD 1.65 billion agrifood portfolio to FAO Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum

Zimbabwe's 2026 Hand-in-Hand portfolio includes maize, soyabean, blueberries, dairy and the Dam as an Economic driver, with combined investment needs of USD 1.65 billion.

Source: FAO Zimbabwe · Verified: 2026-10-07

Read original source →