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Millers rescue small-scale bakers with flour supplies The Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has started supplying flour to small-scale bakers throughout the country to avoid artificial shortages of bread and other flour-related products. BY Staff Reporter Some consumers had reportedly resorted to panic-buying in anticipation of shortages. GMAZ chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara (pictured) said national …

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‘Embrace winter ploughing to reduce armyworm menace’ The Herald Masvingo Correspondent A senior agronomist here has advised farmers to embrace winter ploughing to reduce the population of the menacing fall armyworm, which has affected yields. According to the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement the pest has destroyed crops on approximately 150 000 hectares …

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Veld fires consume 120 000ha The Herald Sukoluhle Ndlovu Midlands Correspondent MORE than 120 000 hectares of land were destroyed by veld fires in the Midlands province between July and October last year, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has said. In an interview, EMA Midlands provincial education and publicity officer Mr Simon Musasiwa said the …

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Start summer preps now, Agritex tells farmers The Herald Manicaland Correspondent FARMERS in Manicaland have been urged to start preparing for the 2018-2019 summer cropping season to achieve maximum yields. In an interview with The Herald, Manicaland provincial agronomist Mr Thomas Sakuhuni said it was essential for farmers to start planning ahead for the summer …

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Farmers call for tariff review Berean Mukwende President Mnangagwa has called for high levels of commitment by farmers especially those near water bodies to ensure high productivity and subsequent food sufficiency. There are serious concerns over under-utilisation of vast water bodies and irrigation facilities across Zimbabwe. However, farmers’ representatives called for a special subsidy on …

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CSC revival brings hope to livestock farmers Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business ReporterPLAYERS in the livestock industry have hailed efforts by the Government to revive ailing meat processor and marketer, Cold Storage Company (CSC), describing them as a major stride towards enhancing the agricultural sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers’ Union …

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Goverment launches cotton inputs support scheme Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle ReporterGOVERNMENT has launched the 2018/2019 Presidential Cotton Inputs Support Scheme meant to boost cotton production. More than 400 000 households countrywide are expected to benefit from the scheme meant to empower families by boosting production. The Government this year decided to distribute inputs early so that …

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Zimbabwe makes play for ‘superplant’ hemp Experts say the plant has over 25,000 uses, making it a superplant with something for everyone. SINCE the Zimbabwe government announced in April that Zimbabweans can now apply for licences to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes, moves are on to set up legislation to regulate the crop. …

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