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‘Vulture restaurant’ to the rescue of Zimbabwe’s last vultures 0 February 20, 2018 2:05 AM Source: ‘Vulture restaurant’ to the rescue of Zimbabwe’s last vultures | The Zimbabwean Tourists watch vultures at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Vulture Culture-Photos credit Marianne Betts In terms of appearance, a vulture is not a good-looking bird and it’s not …
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Regional cereal crop in danger By Own Correspondent The fall armyworm, which first emerged last season, is now present across the Southern African Development Community region except Mauritius and Lesotho. By Farai Mabeza RENEWED threats from erratic rainfall, high temperatures and persistent fall armyworm infestation have lowered cereal crop production prospects for 2018 in southern …
Tanganda plans to venture into cattle ranching By Own Correspondent Tanganda owns brands such as Tanganda Tea and bottled water, Tingamira. By Kenneth Matimaire MUTARE ― Tanganda Tea Company, a Meikles subsidiary, is planning to venture into beef production and would approach government for land for cattle ranching.Tanganda’s finance director, Henry Nemaire, said the diversification drive …
Soya import ban sends poultry prices flying By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor Soya bean production has been on the decline since 2000 when 150 000 mt was produced. Last year’s production of 35 000 mt was the lowest recorded since the onset of the land reform programme in 2000. A ban on the …
Difference between causal labour and fixed term contracts – February 17, 2018 35 0 0 Distinguishing between casual labour and fixed term contracts makes it possible to properly understand the concept of casualisation of labour.The two labour concepts are beguiling even to experienced lawyers and labour officers. By MIRIAM TOSE MAJOME They …
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99-year lease unattractive to former farmers – February 16, 2018 COMMERCIAL Farmers Union of Zimbabwe (CFU) has said that the country’s new 99-year lease document is voluminous about three times the length of Zambia’s equivalent, making it difficult to attract interest from former commercial farmers, who fled Zimbabwe during the fast track land reform. CFU director …
The surprising value and sorry fate of Zim’s last vultures – February 17, 2018 A ROUTINE scout by game rangers in Gonarezhou National Park, in south-eastern Zimbabwe, last May, revealed a gruesome scene. BY ANDREW MAMBONDIYANI Up to 94 vultures had died after feeding on an elephant carcass poisoned by poachers. The birds found dead …
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Met Dept looks to radars to boost weather info Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryThe radar is able to provide precise, area-specific forecasts of severe weather and climate occurrences, say experts. Extreme events such as tropical storms or hail can be accurately detected a day, even hours, before they occur or as they build up, they …
Tobacco hectarage affected by poor rainfall distribution Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterThe hectarage put under flue-cured tobacco this season has marginally dropped owing to poor rainfall distribution, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said. In its latest crop assessment report, compiled together with Agritex after an assessment in tobacco-growing areas from January …
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Use irrigation plots fully: Shiri Sydney Mubaiwa in ZakaFarmers at irrigation schemes must fully utilise their plots and help boost food security. The call was made by Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister Chief Air Marshal Perrance Shiri (Retired) last week while touring the Fuve-Panganai Irrigation Scheme in Zaka, Masvingo. “Government is keen to …