Business
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The Budget They Never Show You: Are Farmers Truly Counting the Cost of Farming?
Every week, a new farmer commits capital, sometimes a lifetime’s savings to an agricultural venture armed with a budget that tells half the story. The spreadsheet looks convincing. The projected revenues are promising. And then, twelve to eighteen months in, the project begins to unravel, not because the farming is bad, but because the numbers
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Your Investment Should Match Your Capacity
Why starting big in agriculture is often the fastest route to losing everything Imagine you have US$10,000 and you’re standing at a crossroads. You could open a small retail shop — buy modest stock, start selling, learn the business, and reinvest as you grow. Or you could lease a large commercial space, fill it with
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The Middleman Dilemma: Villain or Vital Link in Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Markets?
“Middlemen will swindle you out of your money.” It’s a phrase that echoes across Zimbabwe’s farming communities — and while it holds some truth, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Zimbabwe’s agricultural economy runs largely on informal rails. Produce moves through open-air markets, roadside traders, and a sprawling network of intermediaries connecting producers with consumers.