Sukoluhle Ndlovu Midlands Correspondent
Villagers in Mberengwa have appealed to Government to assist them with ammonium nitrate fertiliser to resuscitate their dying crops.

Most farmers in Mberengwa said their crops were in a critical state and that there is urgent need of ammonium nitrate.

Chief Maziofa of Mberengewa said there was an urgent need for the fertilizers after the recent heavy rains.

“We are appealing for assistance from the Government as our crops are in a bad state. After the recent rains, the crops are in dire need of ammonium nitrate fertiliser which we don’t have at the moment,” said Chief Maziofa.

He said most crops have turned yellow due to lack of nitrogen.

“The leaves of the crops have turned yellow due to lack of nitrogen. If this problem is not addressed, it could impact negatively on our harvest,” he said.

Most crops in the Midlands were in a bad state due to the prolonged dry spell in January, but following the above normal rains received in most parts of the country recently some of the crops have recovered.