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Local seed potato research promising in Zimbabwe.
July 12, 2026
Zimbabwe Increases Potato Yields as Winter Expansion Faces Seed and Infrastructure Challenges
Zimbabwe harvested 100,055 t. of potatoes in the 2025/26 summer season, raising average yields to 29 t/ha. Expanding production to meet winter targets will depend on greater access to certified seed, irrigation, storage, processing, and investment.
Potatoes in the field
October 21, 2023
From dependency to autonomy: Zimbabwe’s potato success story
Zimbabwe has marked a significant agricultural milestone by achieving complete self-sufficiency in table potato production. This accomplishment is attributed to the government’s strategic foresight in recognizing the potato as a crucial crop for national food security.
Local seed potato research promising in Zimbabwe.
November 24, 2022
Local seed potato research promising in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Potato Micro-propagation Association (ZPMA) has spearheaded the resuscitation of seed potato production since this stalled around 2008. The current mandate is to substitute imported seed potato.
Farmer in Zimbabwe sues local potato chip manufacturer Cairns Foods over defective seed potatoes
September 19, 2021
Farmer in Zimbabwe sues local potato chip manufacturer Cairns Foods over defective potato seed
Patrick Makuzwa has approached the High Court seeking an order canceling his contract with Cairns Foods and for the food company to compensate him to the value of USD 46 789 50.
ARDA Antelope Estate manager Mr Alec Chinyayi
June 24, 2021
Zimbabwe: Matabeleland South Potato Producer Laments Lockdown Induced Losses
The prolonged Covid-19 lockdown has brought more harm to potato production that any other crop being produced in Zimbabwe at the Agricultural Rural Development Authority (ARDA) Trek Antelope Estate in Maphisa, Matabeleland South.
Mr Oswell Mharapara, business development and marketing executive at Kutsaga Research Station in Zimbabwe.
September 29, 2020
Zimbabwe starts seed potato multiplication to reduce the need for imports
The government of Zimbabwe, in conjunction with Kutsaga Research Station has embarked on a seed potato multiplication programme from mini-tuber to commercial seed potato.
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June 19, 2018
Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana
According to reports from Zimbabwe, Pepsico is considering a snack plant (Chips and Snacks) in the region consisting of the countries Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
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VP Mnangagwa & several ministers tour Hanawa Super Foods early October 2017 as the company is officially commissioned.
October 17, 2017
Potato Chip manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods contracts 1000 farmers in Zimbabwe
Hanawa Super Foods has contracted over 1 000 farmers to grow potatoes as it moves to cut imports, a company official said.
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Mike Bimba, Minister of Industry & Commerce of Zimbabwe touring potato chips manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods earlier this month.
(Courtesy: twitter @harare_post)
May 28, 2017
Zimbabwe potato processor looking to import as the country runs out of potatoes
Zimbabwe has run out of potatoes for making potato chips, prompting potato chips manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods to request an import permit to buy potatoes from South Africa from the Industry and Commerce ministry.
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CIP and GIZ jointly invest in potato project in Nyandarua County, Kenya
August 10, 2014
Zimbabwe: 'Sack Potato a Flop'
Production of potatoes in sacks has proved to be a non-profitable venture with farmers registering zero to one kilogram per plant, according to Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) president Mr Wonder Chabikwa
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CIP and GIZ jointly invest in potato project in Nyandarua County, Kenya
April 27, 2014
Sack Potato Farming in Zimbabwe expanding
Sack potato farming continues to make headway in Zimbabwe.
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CIP and GIZ jointly invest in potato project in Nyandarua County, Kenya
November 30, 2013
Zimbabwe successfully growing potatoes in sacks
A revolutionarised way of growing potatoes in sacks is set to significantly transform the lives of women and the youth from Harare South in Zimbabwe who have embraced this method in a big way.
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