Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Fall armyworm outbreak in Midlands 11/2/2019 The Chronicle Sukoluhle Ndlovu, Midlands Correspondent MIDLANDS province has been hit by an outbreak of the fall armyworm adding gloom to the maize crop already showing signs of moisture stress due to the prolonged dry spell. The fall armyworm has reportedly affected the entire province, a situation that …
Dam levels decline 11/2/2019 The Chronicle Charmaine Brown, Harare Bureau The water level in most of the country’s major dams has declined by about 0,45 percent to 66,1 percent. Zinwa corporate communications and marketing manager Mrs Marjorie Munyonga said despite the decline, most dams still had sufficient water to meet the country’s irrigation and …
‘Zimbabwe has enough grain reserves’ 11/2/2019 The Chronicle Esinathy Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter ZIMBABWE has enough grain reserves to feed the nation throughout the year, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Sekai Nzenza, has said. She said this was established through the Food and Nutrition Council which involves members of Treasury, …
Zimbabwe requires 4200MW to ensure electricity access 10/2/2019 Source: Zimbabwe requires 4200MW to ensure electricity access | Sunday News (Business) Thandeka Matebesi, Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Energy Council (ZEC) says that the country requires 4200 MW to ensure that both urban and rural areas are electrified. ZEC executive director Mr Panganayi Sithole said major power projects …
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A more profitable way of running livestock Breeding is not always the best way to make money in livestock farming. You might profit more by buying young animals and rounding them off. Lambs grazed on good grass could reach 50kg within eight monthsPhoto: FW Archive Volatile markets, bad weather patterns linked to climate …
Vaccinate your animals; it’ll pay you in the long run 28/10/2018 Administering a vaccine to your animals will cost you money. But not vaccinating them will cost you much more. Antibiotics are used to treat illnesses and infections; vaccinations are used to prevent livestock from contracting diseases. Unfortunately, even communal farmers who know the …
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Pasture-based dairy: lower cost and more lactations 28/1/2019 In an area where feeding total mixed rations is the norm for dairy production, Jurie and John Hartley milk 1 200 cows off pasture – with impressive results. Rye and chicory. Chicory helps push out indigenous grasses and also acts as aPhoto: Gerhard Uys Jurie Hartley …
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Data sharing in the fresh produce industry Farmers Weekly SA 8/2/2019 According to Ed Treacy, vice-president of supply chain efficiencies for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), blockchain technology holds great possibilities for improving efficiency and traceability in the fresh produce sector. In particular, it optimises supply chain operations, enhancing quality management, increasing market and business …
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