Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Giving farmers room to export The Herald Leroy Dzenga Features WriterFredrick Toendepi is not an ordinary 25-year-old. He is a young person who believes in taking an active part in serious economic activities, especially in agriculture. At his age, he proudly holds 50 percent shares in their family business, Nightridge Ventures (Private) Limited. If he …
Are plastics good for the environment ? The Herald Solid waste management is undoubtedly one of the most topical environmental challenges of our time. Approximately 1,65million tonnes of waste are produced annually in Zimbabwe, of which 18 percent is plastic. Plastic waste remains a challenging issue because of its non-biodegradable nature. Global statistics indicate that …
Farmers urged to fix canals The Herald Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziThe Zimbabwe National Water Authority has challenged sugarcane farmers here to repair canals regularly to reduce rampant loss of water. This comes as ZINWA has indicated to farmers that it has enough water for irrigation to cover the next two growing seasons in the Lowveld. …
Madhuku pledges to end human-wildlife conflict The Herald Runesu Gwidi Masvingo CorrespondentZANU-PF aspiring candidate for Bikita East, Cde Johnson Madhuku, has vowed to address the ongoing human and wildlife conflict in the constituency. In an interview, Cde Madhuku, a school head and president of the National Association of School Heads (NASH), said ending human and …
$154m for Presidential inputs The Herald Sydney Mabaiwa Masvingo CorrespondentGovernment has set aside $154 million for the Presidential Inputs Support Scheme for the 2018 /19 agricultural season, which will benefit more than two million households across the country, an official has said. The Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Development, Davis Marapira told farmers …
Govt launches Command Dairy The Herald Lovemore Kadzura Rusape CorrespondentTHE dairy sector is set for a massive revitalisation after Government launched the National Command Dairy programme at Sangano Cooperative Dairy in Makoni last week. Speaking during the launch, Finance and Economic Development Minister Cde Patrick Chinamasa, who was standing in for Lands, Agriculture and Rural …
Brace for extreme cold! | The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle ReporterZIMBABWEANS should brace for an extreme cold spell as reports show temperatures will go as low as 3 Degrees Celsius especially in the southern region. In a statement yesterday, the Meteorological Services Department (Met) urged residents to stay warm as the spell, expected to start last …
‘Resettled farmers will keep their land’ Source: ‘Resettled farmers will keep their land’ | Daily News HARARE – MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has, in the event of winning this month’s crunch national elections, ruled out his government repossessing land from thousands of people who benefitted from the 2000 chaotic agrarian reforms. Addressing party supporters in …
Agribank secures $10m for agric Agribank CEO, Mr Sam Malaba Africa Moyo, Harare Bureau AGRIBANK has secured $10 million from the Egypt-based African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which will be channelled towards capacitating agricultural exporters and value addition. The bank’s chief executive officer Mr Sam Malaba, told delegates during last week’s annual general meeting that the …
This SA-created irrigation system cuts water usage by up to 70% Western Cape farmer Louis Louber next to his invention Tree Hog in an citrus orchard (supplied) Tree Hog can cut an orchard’s water consumption by up to 70%, and reduces the need for weeding. It is an injection-moulded plastic case with a micro sprinkler …
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