Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Soya bean seed shortage looms – December 19, 2017 THE country is experiencing a critical shortage of soya bean seed, but has enough maize seed to meet the national requirements for the coming agricultural season. BY VENERANDA LANGA This was disclosed by Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa in his 2018 National Budget statement where he indicated …
Govt issues only two 99-year leases in 2017 – December 19, 2017 THE Lands and Agriculture ministry only managed to issue two 99-year leases in 2017, while nine 99-year leases were prepared for registration and still await payment, and three were sent for registration. BY VENERANDA LANGA This came out in the 2018 budget estimates …
First Lady promotes wetlands restoration December 19, 2017 HARARE METROPOLITAN, Top Stories First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa Elita Chikwati Senior ReporterFirst Lady and Zanu-PF deputy secretary for Environment and Tourism Cde Auxillia Mnangagwa has called for national preservation of wetlands and discouraged people from cultivating and settling on wetlands because of their economic benefit to the ecosystem and the …
$22,8m TIMB inputs facility benefits 22 000 farmers December 19, 2017 MANICALAND & MASH EAST Blessing Rwizi Mutare BureauTHOUSANDS of tobacco farmers from Manicaland have benefited from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board’s inputs credit initiative, which kicked off this year. TIMB through a $28,5 million loan from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is disbursing a full package …
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Armyworm outbreak threatens maize yield December 19, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West BureauAn armyworm outbreak has hit some parts of Mashonaland West Province, with farmers reporting damage to several hectares of the newly planted maize crop. Some A1 and A2 farmers in Mhangura told The Herald that although the attack was not severe, …
Zim introduces cotton hybrid seeds December 19, 2017 Business Business ReporterZimbabwe has introduced cotton hybrid seeds with potential to improve yields by as much as 45 percent when compared with the traditional varieties, an official has said. Hybrid seeds require less water and have a higher yield potential compared to non-hybrid varieties. Studies have shown that the …
Govt to pay $840m to grain farmers Minister Patrick Chinamasa Harare BureauTREASURY is expected to pay farmers $840 million by year end for a record 2, 15 million tonnes of grain delivered to the Grain Marketing Board, Finance and Economic Planning Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said. This is Zimbabwe’s biggest harvest since 2000. Of …
$2.3m beef, leather value chain project begins Leonard Ncube in Victoria FallsTHE $2.3 million beef and leather value chain project has started in Matabeleland North province amid hopes the initiative will contribute towards growth of the region and the country’s economy. Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Development Minister, Dr Mike Bimha, yesterday said implementation of …
Gwayi-Shangani Dam construction on track Part of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam Nyaradzo Bakari, Chronicle ReporterCONSTRUCTION work at the Gwayi-Shangani Dam remains on track after Government released funds for the project, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has said. ZINWA communications and marketing manager Mrs Marjorie Munyonga confirmed the development in a statement. She said the …
Zim Met Services Department useless? December 17, 2017 in Environment, Local, News Without accurate weather and climate information, it can prove impossible for farmers to make well-informed decisions that help them optimise agricultural production. The unavailability in Zimbabwe of proper weather and climate services has seen farmers carrying out their business as their forefathers did — devoid of crucial …