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Goat Production Simplified

Goat Production Simplified

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...

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets

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

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

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

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

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...

Beefy Exports: Opening Up the Beef and Meat by Products Industry

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...