Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Arda to link farmers with investors January 18, 2016 Business The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is identifying farmers throughout the country with irrigable land to be linked with investors who will provide financial assistance to produce certain crops as part of efforts to increase production, an official said on Wednesday. ARD Mr Nyabadza A board …
Govt, UN join hands to mitigate drought January 18, 2016 Local News Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterMost areas in Zimbabwe have received less than half their usual rainfall while more than 10 000 livestock have died in the southern parts as the country grapples with the effects of El Nino-induced poor rainfall. Government and development partners like …
Tobacco hectarage declines 20 pc January 18, 2016 Local News Herald ReportersMore than 89 500 hectares have been put under flue-cured tobacco for the 2015-16 summer cropping season as farmer registrations declined by 20 percent, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has said. A decline in tobacco production is expected this season due to the drought, …
Masvingo cattle bear the brunt of drought January 17, 2016 in Community News, Local, News Zimbabwe’s national herd is under threat from the El Niño induced drought amid reports that more than 5 000 cattle have died in Masvingo province alone — as of December last year — due to lack of pastures and water. Tatenda ChitaguThe …
Severe drought ravages Chipinge villagers, livestock January 17, 2016 in Community News, Local, News DISASTER is looming in Chipinge — one of the areas hardest hit by drought in the country — with many families now resorting to one meal a day while thousands of their livestock, particularly cattle, are dying due to lack of pastures and …
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It’s official: This is the biggest El Niño on record, and a killer La Niña is coming Bruce Krasting, My Take On Financial Events Nov. 18, 2015, 6:43 PM 1,040,896 129 FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER EMAIL PRINT On Wednesday morning, NOAA released its data for the Pacific Ocean temperatures for the week of November 9. …
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Feed relief for livestock farmers January 15, 2016 Local News Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziGovernment has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organisation to provide 450 tonnes of subsidised cattle feed to farmers hit by drought in Chiredzi. The intervention followed reports that more than 2 500 cattle had died in the district since June last year …
Do you really have to stay on the land to be considered a farmer? January 13, 2016 in Business1 There is widespread consensus that passionate farmers should stay on the land. Some of the advantages being that you can connect with your land and commodities. BY CHARLES DHEWA You can also cultivate strong relationships with fellow farmers …
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Thunder showers to continue January 13, 2016 Headlines, Top Stories A woman caught in a storm walks in the rain in this file photo Samantha Chigogo Harare BureauThe thunder showers hitting most parts of the country will continue for this week and farmers should seek advice from agricultural extension officers in their areas, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) …
Horticultural firms push for mandatory accreditation January 13, 2016 Business Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterHorticultural companies are pushing for compulsory accreditation of fruit and vegetable exporters to ensure they comply with international food safety standards. According to industrialists, lack of robust controls may result in Zimbabwe failing to comply with global food safety standards and this …
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