Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
NRZ struggles hit Hippo Valley sugar production By Ambizwo@Newsday.Co.Zw – August 7, 2020 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA SUGAR producer Hippo Valley recorded an 8% decline at 49 425 tonnes during the quarter ended June 2020 from 53 997 tonnes during the same period last year following a reduction in sugarcane milling caused by National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) …
Oilseed export potential to generate sustainable revenue Chronicle 17/8/2020 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWEAN farmers could generate sustainable revenue from growing and exporting sesame oil seed. The cash crop is one of the high value agricultural produce that could add impetus to exports under the sector and help generate the much needed forex for …
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GMB maize deliveries top 110 000 tonnes 0 August 14, 2020 2:00 AM Source: GMB maize deliveries top 110 000 tonnes | The Herald Herald Reporter Farmers have so far delivered 110 000 tonnes of maize to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) and are continuing to be paid the bonus for early deliveries. The better prices, near instant …
New greenbelt to boost grain production 1 August 14, 2020 9:36 AM Source: New greenbelt to boost grain production | The Herald Vice President Constantino Chiwenga (centre)and Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube listen to ARDA manager Mr Brent Le Roux during a tour of Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga yesterday. — Picture: Eliah Saushoma …
Tobacco auction faces collapse 0 August 15, 2020 10:34 PM Source: Tobacco auction faces collapse | Newsday (News) BY FIDELITY MHLANGA TOBACCO sales at the auction floors are declining each year, with latest data showing they only constituted 5% of total delivered crop, raising concern over the future of the country’s oldest marketing model. According to figures …
New Energy, Agric ministers appointed 0 August 15, 2020 10:55 PM Source: New Energy, Agric ministers appointed | Herald (Top Stories) Minister Zhemu Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter Advocate Fortune Chasi was yesterday fired as Energy and Power Development Minister by President Mnangagwa who replaced him with Muzarabani North legislator Cde Soda Zhemu, while agricultural technocrat Dr Anxious …
Govt primes agric sector to boost production 0 August 17, 2020 2:00 AM Source: Govt primes agric sector to boost production | The Sunday Mail Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga’s whirlwind tour of agricultural projects around the country last week enabled Government to take stock of ongoing efforts to revitalise the sector, including drumming up support to increase …
Farmers, govt haggle over producer price Posted on August 7, 2020 by ambizwo@newsday.co.zw in Business FARMERS who delivered their produce to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) before new prices were announced feel short-changed and now want to be paid the new prices, a demand the government has turned down, businessdigest has learnt. MTHANDAZO NYONI The government in July this year …
Winter maize target on course Herald 7/8/2020 Minister Chadzamira Masvingo Bureau Masvingo Province is on course to meet a target of 3 000 hectares of winter maize in the Lowveld this year, with more than 500 hectares having been planted to date. The development comes as the hectarage prepared for planting has already surpassed …
Pfumvudza gets private sector backing Herald 7/8/2020 Dr Basera Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The private sector has pledged to support the Pfumvudza farming concept aimed at climate proofing agriculture by adopting conservation farming techniques through the utilisation of small pieces of land and application of correct agronomic practices for higher returns. The concept, which …