Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Soil tests urged in Chimanimani 10/5/2019 The Herald Nesia Mhaka recently in Chimanimani Farmers in Chimanimani have been urged to have their soils tested for acidity and alkalinity ahead of 2019-20 agricultural season. The call comes after Cyclone Idai- induced floods which altered the soil profile. Speaking at a field day in in Biriri …
Tuli: Zimbabwe’s own breed 10/5/2019 The Herald In the 1940’s Len Harvey was a lands development officer tasked with developing an indigenous breed of cattle. In the Lowveld area, south of Gwanda, Mr Harvey had observed that there was a distinctive type of “yellow” Sanga cattle amongst the indigenous cattle that were superior and …
Bulawayo Agric Show attracts 83 steers…Champion steer fetches $4 250 10/5/2019 The Chronicle Yoliswa Dube-Moyo THE annual Bulawayo Agricultural Show which ran concurrently with the just ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair attracted 83 show steers to the fatstock show with this year’s turnover coming to $236 000. All 83 show steers were sold. Judged …
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Low water levels lead to power cuts 10/5/2019 The Chronicle Business Reporter THE recent wave of power cuts being experienced across the country are as a result of reduced generation capacity at the main power stations and effort is being made to mitigate the situation, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said …
6 provinces to benefit from EU-funded goats project – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/5/2019 By NQOBANI NDLOVU YOUTHS and women from six of the country’s 10 provinces are set to benefit from goat and pigs rearing project funded by the European Union. Unveiled last week to run till 2023, the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme is set …
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Vet Dept clears air on animal vaccine scam 9/5/2019 The Herald Runesu Gwidi in GUTU The Veterinary Services Department has refuted accusations that some of its workers here were diverting vaccines sourced by the Government to the black market, compromising the health of livestock in the district. The alleged scam was deliberated on during …
Harnessing indigenous fruits, food crops for economic growth 9/5/2019 The Herald Charles Dhewa Correspondent The introduction of exotic crops, fruits and livestock into Africa was initially guided and informed by the way indigenous crops, livestock and fruits performed in different micro climates. Unfortunately, instead of cultivating co-existence between exotic and indigenous foods, the colonial …
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TIMB still hopeful of beating tobacco target 9/5/2019 The Herald Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is adamant tobacco deliveries could still breach this year’s target of 240-260 million kilogrammes despite sales from March to date trailing last season’s numbers by 36 percent for the same period. A …
Farmers seek help to de-silt Save River 9/5/2019 The Herald Luthando Mapepa Beneficiaries of Chibuwe-Msikavanhu Irrigation Scheme in Chipinge are appealing to corporates to assist them acquire modern equipment to de-silt Save River. The farmers, who have been using traditional means to divert water, say they are slowly losing the battle as the amount …
Fruit exports surge 9/5/2019 The Herald Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s horticulture exports surged as the country’s trade deficit shrank by 90 percent in February 2019 compared to the same period last year. According to statistics from ZimStat, the country’s trade deficit decreased significantly from US$228 million in February 2018 to just US$22 million in February …