AMA was part of several firms that participated in Total Clean-Up of Harare CBD. The exercise was graced by Environment Patron, @ZimFirstLady HE Auxillia Mnangagwa.
#Day2#MACFRUT2024
There is lots of interest in Zim blueberries and macadamia nuts at Macfrut Expo in Italy.
Zimbabwe's good climatic conditions allow it to produce blueberries and nuts of exceptional quality, attracting attention from international markets.
#ExportGrowth!
The private sector is the engine for agricultural growth. We encourage more private players to collaborate with the government, from research initiatives to value addition in agriculture.
#FoodSecurity Everywhere Everyday
Zunde is one of many thriving VBUs in Mash Central. The VBU, which has 66 members, has horticulture section where tomatoes and cabbages are grown. In addition, there is also a fisheries project loaded with near mature fish almost ready for the market.
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AMA this year managed to set up cotton demonstration plots in cotton growing areas.
Here, AMA officers @pandebwendengo & Sandra Mbiringa inspect Nyangwara Ramiosi Enock of Rushinga village, ward 40 in Mt Darwin's crop.
@MoLAFWRD_Zim@Clever_Isaya@zfu_official@ChifChiduku
In an effort to boost production in cotton sector, AMA, as regulator, has set up demo plots in eight provinces. The plots play crucial role in disseminating knowledge and best practices in agric, as well as promoting sustainable & efficient farming methods.
Hon Minister Dr. Sithembiso G.G Nyoni stated at the 2023 Exporters Conference that some of the Ministry's targets under #NDS1 are to increase merchandise exports by 10% a year and trade in services by 15%. #exports#trade
AMA horticulture expert @pandebwendengo (right) conducting a pre-harvesting inspection at the Authority's project at Art Farm in the outskirts of Harare.
Broccoli is now ready for harvest and soon it will hit the market.
@basera_john
Scenes from AMA field school at ART Farm in Harare. The project consist of cabbages, Broccoli & Cauliflower.
Farmers will be invited to observe, talk, ask questions, & learn from experts soon
@basera_john@ChifChiduku@Clever_Isaya@MoLAFWRD_Zim@farming_263
Dear HE President @edmnangagwa
On the occasion of your re-election in the recently-held elections, we say Makorokoto, Amhlophe, Congratulations!
@basera_john
We have partnered Plantiqua and they have agreed to buy hemp from our farmers because they already have their markets and this will help us increase production and productivity: AMA CEO @Clever_Isaya
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In preparation of the 2023 cotton marketing season which will commence soon, AMA is embarking on a cotton grading boxes refurbishment exercise. @basera_john
Young farmer Gibson Zinduru (in white shirt) of Kabvuma in Mushumbi points to the end of his 7.5 ha plot under cotton seed. He said cotton farming has tranformed his life.
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