Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Expert calls for soil testing, analysis lab 14/2/2019 The Herald Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau Mashonaland Central Agritex extension officer Mr Stancilae Tapererwa has called for the establishment of a soil testing and analysis laboratory in the province, which is one of the best in the country in terms of agricultural production. Mr Tapererwa …
John Deere dangles US$50 million deal 14/2/2019 Deputy chief secretary to the President and Cabinet Mr Justin Mupamhanga (centre), flanked by John Deere managing director sub-Saharan Africa Antois van der Westhuizen (right) and principal director in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Mr Reston Muzamhindo during a meeting in Harare …
Heavy, thunderous rains expected 14/2/2019 Source: Heavy, thunderous rains expected | Daily News The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rains in excess of 50 millimetres in just 24 hours in some parts of the country. In a statement the MSD said the rains may come in sharp downpours, damaging winds, …
In Zimbabwe, climate change is fueling erratic harvests and farmers with HIV are struggling – Zimbabwe Situation 14/2/2019 Mwenezi, Zimbabwe (CNN)Jemitias Denhere shakes his head as he explains why, despite being a specialist in soil management and crop production, he specializes in beef livestock. The district agronomist — plants specialist — owns 27 hectares …
Problems at Eskom won’t affect us : Zesa – NewsDay Zimbabwe 13/2/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has assured its clients that the power generation challenges being experienced by its South African supplier, Eskom would not spill over into Zimbabwe because the power utility had enough electricity to meet local …
Potato farmers seek new markets – NewsDay Zimbabwe 13/2/2019 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA Zimbabwe’s potato industry says it is now eyeing the export market for both raw potatoes and potato crisps as it has saturated the local market. Potato Industry of Zimbabwe chair Ronald Museka said for the past six years the sector had expanded …
FAO launches US$67,9m emergency food aid appeal for region – NewsDay Zimbabwe 13/2/2019 BY NQOBANI NDLOVU THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has launched a US$67,9 million emergency food aid appeal in the face of El Nino-induced drought in Zimbabwe and the region. The El Nino weather phenomenon has resulted in planted crops wilting …
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Environmental Impact Assessment questions 13/2/2019 The Herald How long does it take to review an EIA study? The law provides that a response to the submission of an environmental impact assessment report should be done within sixty (60) working days. However, to promote the ease of doing business, the response is being given within …
Spread your tentacles, CSC challenged 13/2/2019 The Herald George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Zanu-PF has challenged the Cold Storage Company (CSC), which resumed operations here last year, to spread its tentacles to other parts of Masvingo, taking advantage of the province’s position as a major cattle-producing region. President Mnangagwa oversaw the reopening of Masvingo CSC’s …
Govt grants nod to bananas deal 13/2/2019 The Herald Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Government has given the nod for Mozambican companies to export green bananas to Zambia through Zimbabwe as part of efforts to foster cooperation between the two countries. In an interview, Manicaland provincial administrator Mr Edgars Seenza said the Department of Plant …