What to Plant in 2026/27: A Market Outlook for Zimbabwean Farmers Ahead of El Niño

A big 2026 harvest is running into a dry 2027 forecast, and grain prices are set to rise. Here's what the market signals mean for what you plant, and a plan for communal farmers, small commercial growers, irrigators and livestock keepers.

Zimbabwe — 10 October 2026

Fertiliser Costs Are Rising Again — What Zimbabwean Farmers Should Budget For This Season

Global fertiliser prices are climbing toward a 30%+ jump in 2026, and Zimbabwe's import bill and coal-to-fertiliser gamble mean local farmers won't be shielded from it.

Zimbabwe — 7 September 2026

Small-Scale Versus Commercial Farming in Zimbabwe: Why the Gap Persists

The equipment deficit and unbankable land titles that separate small-scale from commercial farming in Zimbabwe are being addressed, but not fast enough to change this season's economics.

Zimbabwe — 7 September 2026

Where Small-Scale Farmers in Zimbabwe Can Actually Sell for a Profit

Mbare Musika, the GMB and EU export contracts each pay differently and want different things from you — knowing which channel fits your crop and volume matters more than chasing the highest headline price.

Zimbabwe — 7 September 2026

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WITHub Group

2019 Katsande Way, Harare

Irrigation Equipment Supplier
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Que Agritec Pvt Ltd

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Sunray Corporation

36 Douglas Rd, Harare

Fertilizer & Chemical Distributor
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4 Richwell Ave, Harare

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