This week's maize, soybean, and sesame prices across Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania. Plus analysis of export demand trends and what they mean for planting decisions.

Dr. Rehema Saidi discusses early-season fall armyworm scouting, threshold levels for intervention, and the latest biocontrol options available to African farmers.

Breaking down the AFU financing application process, from crop plan submission to fund disbursement. What documents you need, typical timelines, and how to improve your approval chances.

Farmer Blessing Moyo from Masvingo shares how he grew his operation from subsistence to commercial scale over five years using AFU financing, training, and guaranteed offtake contracts.

A practical overview of using drones for crop health monitoring, land mapping, and spraying. We cover costs, regulations, and service providers available in the AFU network.

Crop insurance is still underutilised across Africa. We explore available products, how premiums are calculated, and the new index-based insurance options that are making coverage affordable for smallholders.

Meteorologist Dr. Peter Mavhura breaks down the 2026 rainfall forecast for southern and eastern Africa, optimal planting windows by region, and El Nino risk assessment for the coming season.

An in-depth look at export requirements for fresh produce including blueberries, avocados, and citrus. Covering GlobalGAP certification, cold chain logistics, and key buyer markets in Europe and the Middle East.

Dr. Nomalanga Dube covers everything aspiring goat farmers need to know: breed selection, housing, feeding, disease management, and marketing strategies for meat and dairy goat enterprises.

How mobile money platforms are changing how African farmers transact. We discuss EcoCash, M-Pesa integration, and AFU's own digital payment system for input purchases and produce sales.

A practical guide to writing a compelling farm business plan. Covers financial projections, market analysis, operational planning, and how to present your plan to lenders and investors.

Three women farmers share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in a male-dominated industry. Featuring stories from Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania with practical advice for aspiring women farmers.