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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46450, member: 636"] Commercial farmers across Zimbabwe push for better cattle breeds and higher quality beef exports. The country wants to reach a livestock value of $3.4 billion during this period. Nicaragua serves as a model with cattle herds similar to Zimbabwe's numbers. Both nations maintain approximately 5.6 to 5.8 million head of cattle. The Central American country produces superior results with heavier animals. Nicaragua's cattle weigh around 250 kilograms on average and produce more than 150 tonnes of beef annually. Zimbabwe's communal cattle average between 150 and 200 kilograms. Obert Chinhamo operates Biano Simmentals farm and wants better genetics for local herds. He believes stud breeders must provide superior breeding stock to improve cattle frames. Farmers need collaboration with Nicaragua to learn effective methods. Nicaragua's Ambassador Nadeska Cuthbert visited the Esigodini farm and praised local efforts. She noted her country spent twenty years strengthening livestock operations. The ambassador suggested exchange programs for disease control and export improvements. Zimbabwean farmers could benefit from Nicaragua's experience. Both countries should work together to achieve their agricultural goals. Matabeleland South province recovered from severe drought conditions that killed over 35,000 cattle. The province wants to maintain its position as a major livestock center. ARDAS director Shupikai Sibanda supports continued partnerships with international partners. The provincial government seeks to improve communal breeds through cooperation. Zimbabwe plans to expand the national herd from 5.6 million to six million cattle. [/QUOTE]

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