Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
The “Co-ed” story Rhodesian Farmer 13 February 1970 BEFORE GIVING some basic details of the Ruware system it cannot be stressed too strongly, that the owner of Ruware, Mr H Ian de la Rue, believes his methods must be applied with the greatest care and meticulous management. He is adamant that under-supervised early bulling, and …
Dam Levels as at 09-April-2018 DAM NAME FULL SUPPLY CAPACITY CURRENT CAPACITY % FULL DAILY TREND (millions of cubic metres) (millions of cubic metres) Kariba 64800.00 39948.7 61.6 Tugwi Mukosi 1802.6 1371 76.1 Mutirikwi 1378.08 721.326 52.3 Manyame 480.23 464.351 96.7 Osborne 401.64 346.072 86.2 Mazvikadei 343.815 347.345 101.0 Manyuchi 309.06 314.707 …
Research institutions urged to unlock agriculture’s full potential Minister Perrance Shiri Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterGOVERNMENT has emphasised the need for close cooperation between its departments, the private sector and international research institutions for the country to increase agricultural productivity for both crops and livestock. Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Air Chief Marshal …
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Trade fair shows signs of recovery THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) – considered a barometer of the health of the economy – is showing signs of recovery after years in the doldrums due to prolonged economic problems, a senior official of the body has said. By Admire Kudita “We have 800 paying delegates …
Animal rights activists real enemies of African elephants Emmanuel Koro CorrespondentHistory has taught us that racially driven motives do not produce sound decision-making but we have apparently learnt nothing from it. In their ongoing attempts to lead the international ivory trade ban without consulting the African elephant range states, the animals rights groups have …
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ZINWA to up dam maintenance, water use monitoring As the water year beckons, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has mobilised resources to improve its visibility at the dams and in farming areas with a view to improve compliance by water users and also to maintain dam safety. ZINWA’s intention is to eradicate illegal …
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Command Livestock Scheme gets rolling Mashudu Netsianda Bulawayo BureauVICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday handed over the first batch of 200 heifers to 66 cattle farmers from two provinces of Matabeleland North and South under the $300 million Command Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programme. The programme, which is meant to revitalise livestock production in the …
Fruits,vegetables smuggling syndicates emerge | The Herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge BureauThere has been a notable increase in the number of syndicates smuggling genetically modified vegetables and fruits from South Africa into Zimbabwe via Beitbridge. The importation of genetically modified products is banned under the country’s customs laws and is only possible with a permit …
500ha for Lowveld winter maize Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentGovernment plans to continue its partnership with Lowveld sugar producer Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe by expanding irrigated land under winter maize to 500 hectares and boost food security in Masvingo province. Last year slightly above 300ha was put under winter maize in Chiredzi in a venture that …
Call to equip farmers with appropriate technology Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterSmallholder farmers should be equipped with appropriate technology and machinery to boost agricultural productivity. This was said by Appropriate Technology Africa director Mr Andy Whyte during a handover of motorbikes to farmers. The firm is running a monthly promotion where farmers who buy …
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