# Reward Sono | Agribusiness Finance & Project Consulting

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- [How to Navigate Working Capital Gaps in Farming Ventures](https://rewardsono.com/how-to-build-a-farming-business-that-can-survive-the-working-capital-gap-2/): Profit is important, but cash flow keeps the farming business alive. Across agriculture, many businesses experience pressure not because they lack customers or production potential, but because there is a long delay between spending money and getting paid. This working capital gap affects everything from wages and input purchases to loan repayments and future growth. In this article, I share practical strategies that can help farmers and agribusiness SME leaders manage cash more effectively, reduce financial pressure and build businesses that can withstand the realities of seasonal agriculture.
- [Cattle Sales Return as Spring Marketing Activity Picks Up](https://rewardsono.com/cattle-sales-return-as-spring-marketing-activity-picks-up/): Several livestock sales are scheduled across Bulawayo, Gwanda and Harare in the second half of September, providing producers and buyers with early opportunities to gauge market sentiment ahead of the summer production season. Livestock markets often provide an early indication of broader developments within the agricultural economy. Beyond facilitating trade, auction sales influence price discovery, signal buyer demand and help producers assess marketing opportunities before the onset of the production season. According to the published sales calendar, upcoming sales include events at the ZITF Showgrounds, Mt Hampden Sale Pens and Gwanda Sale, as well as a wholesale beef and Dorper sheep […]
- [Agribusiness Import Levies Reduced to Support Local Value Chains](https://rewardsono.com/agribusiness-import-levies-reduced-to-support-local-value-chains/): Zimbabwe is implementing measures to strengthen its agricultural sector by reducing import levies on key commodities like maize and soya beans. This aims to enhance local value chains and reduce reliance on imports. With new duties and a commitment to local procurement, policymakers are reshaping the landscape for producers and investors. Discover how these changes will transform agricultural markets and their implications for local production systems. Dive into the full report for an insight into this pivotal development!
- [Zimbabwe Announces Producer Prices for Key Strategic Crops](https://rewardsono.com/zimbabwe-announces-producer-prices-for-key-strategic-crops/): The newly announced producer and planning prices provide an early indication of the incentives likely to influence planting decisions during the 2026/27 agricultural season. The Government has approved producer and planning prices for winter wheat, maize, traditional grains, soya bean and sunflower. While the announcement primarily serves as a pricing reference, it also provides an indication of the crops policymakers see as strategically important for food security and agricultural production. For producers, agribusinesses and financiers, the prices offer an early benchmark for evaluating crop budgets, expected revenues and investment decisions ahead of the coming season. The relative pricing of crops may […]
- [5 Things You Should Consider Before Starting a Farming Business](https://rewardsono.com/5-things-you-should-consider-before-starting-a-farming-business/): I want to walk you through five practical considerations that can help you avoid common mistakes, invest more confidently, and build a farming business that stands a better chance of surviving both good seasons and difficult ones.

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