Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Kenneth We need to be on high alert 26/4/2019 The Herald Southern Africa is once again gripped with fear amid indications that Cyclone Kenneth was projected to make a landfall in Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and possibly some parts of Zimbabwe last night. While there has been some conflicting statements from the …
Low-grade hides to rake in $1,5m/year in export earnings – NewsDay Zimbabwe 25/4/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S livestock sector could earn about $1,5 million annually from the exportation of low-grade cattle hides, a report has revealed. “The bulk of Zimbabwe’s hides — 70% of gross supplies from monitored abattoirs and rural slaughters — are …
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Youths applaud Govt for fishing licences 25/4/2019 Masvingo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Chadzamira The Herald From George Maponga in Masvingo The Zanu-PF Youth League here has applauded Government for issuing licences to young people to venture into commercial fishing saying the move had helped to stem unemployment across the province. Government, through …
‘Mechanisation is the key to productivity’ 25/4/2019 Communities in low-rainfall areas like Rushinga and Mt Darwin have been urged to grow drought-resistant crops like sorghum (MAIN PICTURE) and cowpeas (INSET) to mitigate food shortages in the face of climate change The Herald Sydney Kawadza Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Government should continue assisting farmers with …
Govt avails $6m livestock facility 25/4/2019 The Herald Africa Moyo Senior Business Reporter GOVERNMENT has availed $6 million to the agriculture development bank, Agribank, to be used for the revival of the country’s wobbly livestock industry. Dubbed The Livestock Facility, the funds are expected to be accessed by qualifying livestock farmers across the country. …
Farmers urged to cull livestock 25/4/2019 The Chronicle Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter MATABELELAND South farmers have been urged to cull their livestock to reduce losses as the province braces for another drought due to the El Nino effect. The department of crop and livestock in the province said farmers should cash in on their livestock …
Cyclone Kenneth: Zim not in danger 25/4/2019 Meteorological Services Department The Chronicle Ellen Chasokela, Harare Bureau The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has dismissed messages circulating on social media that Cyclone Kenneth will hit Zimbabwe. In a statement, MSD refuted claims that Cyclone Kenneth will hit the eastern borders of Zimbabwe like what Cyclone Idai did. …
Zim expects 200 million kg of tobacco 25/4/2019 Herald Zimbabwe’s tobacco output is expected to decline to 200 million kilogrammes this year owing to unfavourable weather conditions under which the crop was grown, the industry regulator has said. Last year, the country produced an all-time high of 252 million kilogrammes of tobacco, earning at …
Zimbabwe Wildlife Orphanage Rescues, Educates Against Poaching BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE — 25/4/2019 The Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage is home to 25 animal species, some endangered, some rescued from poachers Source: Zimbabwe Wildlife Orphanage Rescues, Educates Against Poaching – VOA About half an hour drive southeast of Bulawayo is a special orphanage caring for abandoned and injured animals. The Chipangali …
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EDITORIAL COMMENT : Plant trees to save future of tobacco 25/4/2019 Herald “Wake up and smell the tobacco!” That is what you say to someone sitting on US$21,5 million meant for responsible and sustainable farming of the golden leaf. As we reported yesterday, the money collected under the Tobacco Levy since 2015 has not …