ZIMBABWE’S dairy sector is battling a viability crisis as production costs have scaled up, nearing average producer price of 68 cents per litre. This is despite a resilient first quarter 2026 performance supported by good rains and improved extension services. The Financial Gazette staff writer Almot Maqolo (AM), spoke to Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) chairperson…
Cost pressures erode dairy farmers’ margins
Zimbabwe’s annual milk production has grown by an average of about 10 percent over the past six years