Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Milk production drops 3 percent Herald 23/6/2020 The country’s raw milk production in the first five months to May declined by 3 percent to 31.35 million litres from 32.22 million litres in the same period last year, official data shows. Milk production in the country has been on a steady increase since 2009. However, successive droughts …
Middle Sabi farmers target export markets Herald 23/6/2020 Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Farmers in Chipinge have partnered two companies that are funding the resuscitation of banana and citrus plantations targeting export markets. A2 farmers in the Middle Sabi have so far put almost 200 hectares of various fruits that include bananas, avocados, lemons and …
Cottco deal may lure back growers that had jumped ship Herald 23/6/2020 It is prudent to the benefiting farmers to build on the capacity they are getting from Cottco and gradually start exploring ways of getting back to viable ways and give Government space to focus on other crops or even new projects Obert …
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COVID-19 recovery is a chance to improve the African food system Herald 23/6/2020 African food system Correspondents The World Food Programme has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause one of the worst food crises since World War II. It predicts a doubling of the number of people going hungry – more than half …
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Unpacking key markets, opportunities for fresh produce Sunday Mail 21/6/2020 Trade Focus Allan Majuru AS the world readjusts, with some countries learning to live with Covid-19 and others without it, businesses are moving into full swing. Some borders are opening to foreign travel and certain activities that promote consumption such as tourism, are starting …
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Irrigation development priority: VP Chiwenga Herald 19/6/2020 Vice President Constantino Chiwenga assesses sesame grain at the Chipesi homestead during his tour of Kanyemba yesterday. — Picture: ZBC/Fairstars Mukungurutse Herald Reporter Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Government will continue prioritising irrigation development as one of the key drivers of economic development. The Vice President, …
Incredible potable water potential around Bulawayo Chronicle 19/6/2020 A section of Khami Dam whose water can be used for domestic purposes by the people of Bulawayo Jonathan Maphenduka SO the City of Bulawayo is re-commissioning Khami Dam sewer treatment works as another source of potable for the city. Why not go further and include …
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Macadamia output to grow 44pc Herald 18/6/2020 Due to high nutrients, macadamia nuts are widely used in producing desserts, cookies, chocolates, cakes, and other confectionery products Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s macadamia production is expected to register a 44 percent growth this year compared to the same period in 2019 following a significant increase in the area …
Forestry Commission ropes in police to curb tree-cutting Herald 18/6/2020 Manicaland Bureau THE Forestry Commission has partnered police in Manicaland to curb illegal tree cutting, which has resulted in massive deforestation in areas such as Vumba and Christmas Pass. Despite the much improved supply of electricity during the Covid-19 lockdown period by the Zimbabwe …
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Smuggled chicks intercepted, destroyed Herald 18/6/2020 A consignment of 19 600 day-old chicks which was smuggled into the country from South Africa is destroyed in Beitbridge under supervision from veterinarians Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau POLICE here have intercepted two men smuggling a consignment of 19 600 day-old chicks across the Limpopo River from South …