Cotton production boom in Matabeleland forecast

Cotton production boom in Matabeleland forecast Chronicle 9 October 2017   Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Farming Reporter A BOOM in cotton production in Matabeleland region is expected following the delivery of inputs under the 2017/18 Presidential Inputs Support Scheme by Cottco. Cottco Matabeleland area manager, Mr Innocent Ncube, said a number of districts in Matabeleland North and …

US$1,5bn inputs kitty for farmers

US$1,5bn inputs kitty for farmers  1 October 8, 2017 4:41 PM   Livingstone MarufuGOVERNMENT and banks have set aside US$1,5 billion for the 2017-2018 summer cropping season to boost productivity and ensure food security. Source: US$1,5bn inputs kitty for farmers | The Sunday Mail October 8, 2017 According to the Bankers’ Association of Zimbabwe, financial institutions were prepared …