Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe Source: Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe – DailyNews Live Staff Writer 10 April 2019 Econet Wireless has commissioned a 466KW solar power plant at itsWillowvale industrial complex in Harare, the largest commercial andindustrial carport and roof mount installation of its …
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Editorial Comment: Cotton farmers deserve better this time – NewsDay Zimbabwe 10/4/2019 Editorial Comment Government has yet again raised the hopes of cotton farmers, promising they will be paid 50% of their money in foreign currency through their nostro accounts and the balance in real time gross settlement (RTGS) dollars, like it did for …
Agric industry awards employees 47% salary increment – NewsDay Zimbabwe 9/4/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S agriculture industry has awarded its employees a 47% salary increment to cushion them from current economic hardships. The workers will receive the new salary structure backdated to March 1, 2019. Before the adjustment, the least paid employee in the …
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Veld fire awareness for farmers 10/4/2019 The Herald Veld fires have become one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, causing intense damage to Zimbabwe’s natural flora and fauna, biodiversity, forests, animal habitats, crops and even leading to the loss of life and valuable property. Veld fires are defined as blazes that get …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Ex-farmers’ compensation must be expedited 10/4/2019 The Chronicle The Government has started registering white former farmers to facilitate relief payments to those in financial distress ahead of payment of full compensation as soon as an ongoing valuation process ends by the end of next month. The payment of compensation to the former …
Government sets new crops producer price 10/4/2019 Minister Monica Mutsvangwa The Chronicle Tendai Mugabe, Harare Bureau Government has set new producer prices for various crops for the 2019-2020 farming season reflective of the current economic situation and are expected to help farmers to execute their agricultural business. The new prices were announced by Information, Publicity and …
Move Over Cotton, Say Hello To Hemp – The ‘Forbidden’ Crop Taking The World By Storm… 9/4/2019 If domestic hemp use and cultivation were practiced and encouraged, we might just be able to change the world… The cultivation of the plant would be a boon for small farmers, especially organic farmers. We’re talking about …
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Zim’s agric sector losing US$126 million yearly – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/4/2019 BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA ZIMBABWE’S agricultural sector loses US$126 million per annum due to production risks largely associated with drought and other weather-related events, a World Bank report has revealed. Agriculture plays a key role in the southern African nation, contributing 11% to the …
Minister urges Govt to conduct wildlife census 9/4/2019 The Herald George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister Ezra Chadzamira has urged Government to conduct a census to determine the impact of Cyclone Idai on wildlife in the Save Valley Conservancy, which is located in south-east Lowveld. Eastern parts of the province, including districts …
Maboyi calls for partnerships to revive irrigation farming 9/4/2019 A few major irrigation schemes in Beitbridge are operating at full capacity The Herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Beitbridge West legislator Cde Ruth Maboyi has called on communities and Government to partner with development agencies to revive irrigation schemes here. She said dryland farming was …
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