Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Value bees for medicinal purposes 22/5/2019 The Herald Kudakwashe Chidziya Manicaland Correspondent Bee farmers in Manicaland have expressed concern over decreasing yields in apiculture owing to human interference which has resulted in the destruction of many hives. Speaking at the International Bee Day commemorations held in Mutare on Monday, Manicaland Apiculture Association chairperson Mr …
UK hails Zim’s jumbo conservation practices 22/5/2019 The Herald Paidamoyo Chipunza Senior Reporter The United Kingdom (UK) has hailed Zimbabwe’s elephant conservation practices, which have seen the country’s elephant population increasing to 85 000 against a carrying capacity of 55 000. Responding to a written question by Conservative Member of Parliament for North East …
Masvingo engages DTZ 22/5/2019 The Herald From George Maponga in Masvingo The provincial leadership here will soon engage the Development Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) over plans by a private investor to set up a US$400 ethanol plant on its vast tracts of land at the Nuanetsi Ranch in Mwenezi. DTZ controls the Nuanetsi Ranch, …
60pc Mwenezi boreholes run dry 22/5/2019 The Herald Walter Mswazie in Masvingo Mwenezi East is facing acute water shortages amid reports that at least 60 percent of the boreholes are now dry. The area’s legislator, Cde Josbi Omar, told The Herald yesterday that the situation was dire and had affected most key institutions including …
Govt reduces duty on fuel 22/5/2019 The Herald Fradreck Gorwe Business Reporter Government has reduced duty on diesel and petrol to cushion consumers from the effects of the latest round of fuel price increases, an official in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has said. The decision to reduce by half, the duty …
FAO rehabilitates 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo 22/5/2019 The Chronicle Sydney Mubaiwa in Masvingo UNITED Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has completed the rehabilitation of 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo province under a multi- million dollar facility supported by the European Union. According to FAO, the project is meant to address challenges around …
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Agritex warns farmers of severe frost 22/5/2019 Meteorological Services Department The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned farmers that beginning today, severe frost likely to affect crops and livestock, will sweep across the country. The department advised farmers to engage Agritex extension officers and invest in technologies that will …
‘To sell or not to sell’: Decision making dilemma for farmers 22/5/2019 The Chronicle Charles Dhewa A MAJORITY of African farmers tend to make decisions based on their experiences, expectations and fears, especially in an unstable economic environment and changing climate. At the beginning of each marketing season, a question in every farmer’s head is …
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Here’s what’s Wrong with Zimbabwe Selling its Elephants 22/5/2019 Elephant conservation efforts suffered a setback with Zimbabwe’s decision to sell 97 elephants to China and Dubai. Source: Here’s what’s Wrong with Zimbabwe Selling its Elephants – International Policy Digest News this week that Zimbabwe was selling (or had already sold) 97 elephants to China and Dubai …
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Poultry sector records 19% slump – NewsDay Zimbabwe 21/5/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S poultry industry recorded a 19% slump in output, producing 19,5 million day old chicks in the first quarter of the year as players cite a reduction in demand and supply.Zimbabwe Poultry Association (ZPA) chairperson, Solomon Zawe said in the quarter to …