Arda to set up export zone in Mbire district

Arda to set up export zone in Mbire district   15/4/2019 The Herald Nesia Mhaka recently in Mbire The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is setting up an export procurement hub for horticultural crops at its Muzarabani Estate to increase outgrower participation in Mbire District. Speaking during a tour of Mushumbi Estate last week, …

Hungwe hails Seed Co

Hungwe hails Seed Co   15/4/2019 The Herald Ellen Chasokela Herald Reporter Zanu-PF Secretary for Production and Labour Cde Josaya Hungwe has commended Seed Co for its continuous hardwork in ensuring that the nation has enough seed for farmers to produce grain and boost national food security. Speaking during a Seed Co tour at Stapleford …

Climate change law on the cards

Climate change law on the cards   15/4/2019 The Herald Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story The Zimbabwe Government is to introduce a law to tackle climate change and reduce harmful greenhouse gases emissions. According to Climate Ministry officials, the climate change law will also focus on addressing issues around adaptation – measures through which communities cope …

Solidaridad, Coopers Zim fight January disease

Solidaridad, Coopers Zim fight January disease   15/4/2019 The Herald Africa Moyo Senior Business Reporter FIFTEEN dip tanks in Mashonaland East province are set for rehabilitation and will get dipping chemicals as the fight against Theileriosis (January disease) deepens. January disease has claimed 12 000 beasts in Mashonaland East alone since November 2017, and several …

Ex-Zim commercial farmers sue SA govt

Ex-Zim commercial farmers sue SA govt    15/4/2019 Source: Ex-Zim commercial farmers sue SA govt | Newsday (News) By Staff Reporter FORMER Zimbabwean commercial farmers have lodged a nearly R2 billion compensation claim against the South African government for presiding over the dissolution of the Sadc Tribunal. Willie Spies, the legal representative of AfriForum, a South …

Zim engages Britain on farm compensation

Zim engages Britain on farm compensation      Source: Zim engages Britain on farm compensation | The Sunday Mail April 14, 2019 Senior Reporter Government has opened negotiations with British authorities as it seeks to raise over US$3 billion required to compensate white former commercial farmers whose land was appropriated during the fast track Land Reform Programme, President …