Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Farmers expect bumper cotton harvest in Mhangura Conrad Mupesa in MhanguraCotton farmers here are expecting a bumper harvest after benefiting from the Presidential Input Support Scheme. The elated farmers, some of whom had abandoned cotton farming due to low prices, but embraced the Presidential initiative, are expecting at least five bales each from their …
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No changes in grain prices: GMB Nyore Madzianike Manicaland BureauThe Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has not changed the purchase price of grain for the 2018-19 marketing season, as Government is yet to deliberate on the price regime for this year’s grain produce. The 2018/19 marketing season started on April 1 this year, with the …
AMA warns private maize merchants Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterThe Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has reiterated that private merchants will not be allowed to buy maize from farmers this marketing season as the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) will be the sole buyer of the commodity. Contractors are, however, allowed to buy from their contracted …
Govt urged to prioritise CSC revival The Cold Storage Company (CSC) plant in Bulawayo Thandiwe Katinhimure, Business ReporterGOVERNMENT should fast track the revival of the Cold Storage Company (CSC) to stimulate growth of the leather industry and ensure increased contribution to the economy, players in the sector have said. CSC is a strategic entity …
VP Chiwenga launches Command Wheat Programme VP Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga From Walter Nyamukondiwa in CHAKARIGOVERNMENT launched a 67 000 hectare Command Wheat Programme yesterday, which at minimal yield is expected to significantly cut the country’s cereal import bill. This comes as Government is targeting to improve cotton production in the country which …
CSC revival to ease meat exporters’ operations Source: CSC revival to ease meat exporters’ operations | Sunday News (Business) Wilson Dakwa, Business ReporterTHE revival of the Cold Storage Company (CSC) will pave way for meat exporters to channel their meat through the entity and not have to apply for permits, an official has said. CSC …
Minister Shiri on land utilisation Source: Minister Shiri on land utilisation | Sunday News (Business) Air Marshal Perrance Shiri Sukoluhle Ndlovu, Midlands CorrespondentTHE Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Chief Air Marshal Perrance Shiri (Rtd) has implored beneficiaries of the land reform programme to ensure maximum utilisation of land to boost productivity. Addressing farmers …
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