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Aerial view of modern brick poultry houses at Zvanaka Estates in Murewa, Zimbabwe at golden hour

Modern Farming · Measurable Results · Stronger Communities

Building the Future of Farming in Zimbabwe

Zvanaka Estates is developing a modern, data-driven poultry enterprise where technology, responsible farming and community development work together to produce quality food.

Our purpose

Quality Food. Ethical Operations. Community Impact.

Zvanaka Estates is being built to produce reliable, affordable agricultural products while creating employment, developing local skills and introducing disciplined, technology-enabled farm management. Zvanaka Estates is here to help feed the nation of Zimbabwe with quality products at competitive prices.

Quality Production

Producing dependable, high-quality food for Zimbabwean households and businesses, with consistent grading and honest pricing.

Responsible Farming

Maintaining strong standards for animal care, biosecurity, employee safety and environmental responsibility.

Community Growth

Creating jobs, training people, supporting local suppliers and sharing practical agricultural knowledge.

The Zvanaka difference

Six pillars that shape how we operate

Data-Driven Management

Daily production, feed and health records reviewed weekly, so decisions are based on evidence rather than assumption.

Animal Health and Welfare

Structured daily observations, clean water, balanced feed and prompt attention to any bird that needs it.

Biosecurity and Food Safety

Controlled access, footbaths, sanitation routines and disciplined egg handling from collection to packing.

Efficient Feed and Water Use

Feed is our largest cost and water our most critical input. Both are measured, planned and protected.

Workforce Development

Clear responsibilities, practical training and coaching so local employees grow into skilled poultry professionals.

Community and Environmental Responsibility

Responsible land, water and manure management, with opportunities shared into the surrounding community.

Farming powered by data

Measurement is how a farm improves

“At Zvanaka Estates, data is not collected for appearance. It is used to improve decisions, protect flock health, reduce waste and create measurable value.”
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See How We Measure Performance
Farm worker recording daily flock data on a tablet in a poultry house

Modern poultry production

Built on proven principles

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Hy-Line Brown layers, purpose-built housing, ventilation and heat planning, reliable water infrastructure, controlled feeding, daily observations and preventive health programmes. Development is phased — we distinguish clearly between what is operating now, what is planned and what is long-term vision.

“We don't choose a production model because it is fashionable elsewhere. We build for Zimbabwe's market today while preserving the flexibility to serve tomorrow's consumer.”

From farm to market

Consistency, freshness, fair pricing

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Responsible Sourcing

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Healthy Flock

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Quality Eggs

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Careful Handling

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Reliable Distribution

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Zimbabwean Families and Businesses

Planned future opportunities:

Fresh table eggsBranded egg packagingPoultry manure and organic soil productsFarm-milled feedAgricultural educationPoultry training and information services
Local farmers attending a practical poultry training session near Murewa

Community impact

A Farm That Grows With Its Community

“Our goal is not only to build poultry houses. It is to build capability, opportunity and confidence in the community around us.”
How we invest in Murewa

Knowledge & training hub

Practical knowledge, freely shared

Getting started in poultry farmingUnderstanding layer lifecyclesPoultry nutrition and feedingBiosecurity fundamentalsHeat-stress managementEgg handling and qualityFarm sanitationData collection and reportingManure managementUsing technology on small and medium-sized farms

The Zvanaka Estates Poultry Podcast

Practical Knowledge for Building Better Poultry Farms.

Visit the Knowledge Hub