Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Farmers urged to conduct frequent soil tests Herald 17/6/2021 Zimbabwe’s largest seed company Seed Co, hosted the virtual symposium on the importance of soil testing in boosting productivity and sustainability. Sifelani Tsiko-Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Farmers have been advised to have their soils tested to determine the levels of acidity and alkalinity ahead …
Indoor plants to consider for your home Sunday Mail 16/5/2021 Aloe vera Aloe plants come in many shapes and sizes, making it easy to purchase something curated to your space. It is a succulent with south-western vibes and a timeless look. Aloe prefers bright indirect light and needs little water. You will want the …
Winter wheat production tips Chronicle 14/5/2021 Wendy Madzura The onset of a new farming season brings with it a new ray of hope for better farming prospects, especially following a good rainy season. It enables one to recoup, reorient and restrategise with the main goal of optimising on productivity levels in any farming venture. …
Start-ups aim to change car battery recycling Herald 23/4/2021 Recycling of lead batteries accounts for about two-thirds of the world’s supply of refined lead. A handful of startups are trying to find a new way to recycle used car batteries, using water, chemicals and electricity to produce lead instead of the hazardous, high-heat smelting …
Tips on tyre maintenance Sunday Mail 18/4/2021 PROPERLY maintaining your tyres is just as important as maintaining the rest of your car. Improper tyre care can lead to problems ranging from excessive wear to premature failure, and investing in a new set of tyres can be a costly affair. Here are a few things …
Three natural enemies found to ‘beat fall armyworm’ SciDev,Net 26/3/2021 Armyworm on a maize leaf. Copyright: CABI Speed read Fall armyworm causes Africa up to 18 million tonnes of maize losses a year Researchers have identified potential native insects to kill fall armyworm Cost-effectiveness of the approach needs to be determined, expert says By: Eldon …
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Zimbabwe: Farmers find ways to save crops from elephants 0 March 11, 2021 9:25 AM Source: Zimbabwe: Farmers find ways to save crops from elephants Invented by Ugandan farmers, nonlethal concoction is successfully keeping rampaging elephants away from fields HARARE, Zimbabwe A nonlethal concoction invented by farmers in northern Uganda is helping the people of Zimbabwe keep …
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SOYA DISEASES – Dr Clive Levy’s Own Pictures
Zimbabwe’s too-productive mango growers look to the sun to boost incomes Chronicle 17/2/2021 Workers at the mango processing center dry mangoes and showcase the packed dried mangoes (Pictures by Lungelo Ndhlovu) Lungelo Ndhlovu Before agronomist Peter Sena retired, he planted a variety of mango trees at his rural homestead in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, aiming …
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Substantiate zumbani properties: expert Sunday Mail 7/2/2021 Tendai Chara AN expert on the international tea market says for zumbani to penetrate the international herbal tea market, there is need for scientific research to substantiate the herb’s supposed medicinal properties. Ms Caroline Jacquit, the projects manager of Bio-Innovation Zimbabwe (BIZ), a non-governmental organisation which researches and …