Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Seed producers to import more varieties December 14, 2017 Local News Air Marshal Shiri Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterSEED houses are in the process of importing supplementary seed to mitigate the shortage of medium to long-term varieties in Zimbabwe, a senior Government official has said. Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister Air Marshal Perrance Shiri yesterday said there …
LATEST: Shiri orders illegal settlers to vacate farms December 13, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories President Emmerson Mnangagwa congratulating Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Air Marshal Perrance Shiri after the swearing-in ceremony at state house recently. Picture by John Manzongo Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment has ordered illegally resettled farmers to vacate the land immediately or …
Rural authorities to collect land levies December 13, 2017 Business Minister Chinamasa Business ReporterGovernment has rescinded an early decision allowing the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Resettlement to collect rentals and land development levies from A1 and A2 farmers, giving the responsibility back to rural local authorities. This new policy directive will be operationalised beginning next year. …
Chilonga irrigation scheme runs dry December 13, 2017 Local News, MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Rtd Brig-Gen Gwanetsa Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentABOUT 500 families in Chiredzi South are facing food security challenges following the collapse of the 159 hectares Chilonga Irrigation Scheme after the water source changed its course. A visit to the irrigation scheme recently, home to 500 small-scale farmers …
200kg Malaysia-bound ivory intercepted at RGM Airport December 13, 2017 Local News Takunda Maodza News EditorAt least 200 kilogrammes of ivory worth over half a million dollars was intercepted at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Monday, while destined for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the interception yesterday and said …
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Milk production up in 10 months – December 12, 2017 ZIMBABWE’S raw milk production increased by 0,4% to 54,47 million litres in the 10 months to October, compared to the same period last year, latest figures show. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI According to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture’s dairy services department, from January to October, …
Cleric disregards Mnangagwa directive – December 12, 2017 SELF-STYLED Zanu PF cleric, Trevor Manhanga, has insisted that his recent takeover of a white-owned commercial farm in Rusape was above board and vowed to stay put despite reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government had revoked his offer letter and given it to former property owner, Robert Smart. …
1,5m trees targeted December 12, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Sharon Chiware Midlands ReporterTHe Midlands Province has set a target of planting 1,5 million trees in commemoration of the National Tree Planting Day this year. Speaking at belated National Tree Planting Day commemorations at Town House last week, District Administrator Mr Jorum Chimedza said it was high time that …
Cottco calls for farmers in Chiredzi to replant December 12, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziThe Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) is urging all farmers whose crop failed to germinate properly to visit their nearest depots to collect seed for replanting. Cotton farmers in Chiredzi and Checheche reportedly suffered a major setback after high …
$3,4m boost for Masvingo irrigation schemes December 12, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Minister Chinamasa Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentAt least 14 irrigation schemes here are set to benefit from $52,1 million that was earmarked for the rehabilitation and expansion of irrigation schemes throughout Zimbabwe in the $5,1 billion 2018 National Budget Statement presented by Finance and Economic Development …