Agriconomy Magazine | By Primrose Something Due to growing demand for goats by farmers within and outside Zimbabwe this article is intended to give an insight and guideline needed for one to promptly kick start goat rearing. Let’s define goat production as the rearing...
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The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets
By Staff Writer | for Moakanyi Magazine Trade and markets lie at the heart of the development process. In food and agriculture, markets expand consumers’ choices and create incentives for farmers. Markets thereby enable the optimal allocation of resources and provide...
Donkey Business in Botswana
By Abigail Kanda | for Moakanyi Magazine One man’s meat is another men’s poison. This phrase came so close to its literal meaning in the donkey business recently established in Africa. While many are grossed out by just the thought of eating donkey meat, some consider...
Agri-Tech in Zimbabwe: Tools for Modernizing Farms
Agriculture has been the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy for decades, contributing significantly to employment, food security, and exports. However, challenges such as climate change, resource constraints, and fluctuating market conditions have highlighted the need for...
Ethiopia’s Coffee Riches Brew More Than Just a Cup
Coffee lovers, raise your mugs! While your morning latte might hail from distant lands, the true coffee connoisseur knows the origin story begins in Ethiopia. This East African nation boasts a heritage intertwined with the very bean, and sipping Ethiopian coffee is...
Export Opportunities for Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers form the backbone of the country’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security and rural livelihoods. Beyond local markets, the global demand for organic and sustainably produced goods presents untapped export...
How to Start a Livestock Business in Botswana
Learn how to start a livestock business in Botswana with this comprehensive guide on planning, resources, and sustainable practices for success.
Beefy Exports: Opening Up the Beef and Meat by Products Industry
By Oscar Habeenzu | for Moakanyi Magazine According to FAO, the world has 1.468 billion head of cattle, and Botswana has 2.5 million of that herd, and it is estimated to account for less than 2% of Botswana's GDP. On the other hand, Botswana is a cattle country dating...
43rd SADC Summit: The Agrifood Value-Chain Opportunity for Regional Operators
A summit whose theme names "human and financial capital" as the drivers of industrialisation, and whose communiqué runs to peacekeeping missions, health declarations and a gas infrastructure plan, does not mention agriculture once by name. That silence is...








