Arda ties down investors

Arda ties down investors November 27, 2017 Local News Mr Basil Nyabadza Fidelis Munyoro Herald ReporterThe Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has managed to tie down investors for all its estates through the public private partnership (PPP) framework, as it positions itself to become a prime agricultural producer. Arda chairperson Mr Basil Nyabadza said they secured …

Stray lions haunt Bikita villagers

Stray lions haunt Bikita villagers November 27, 2017 Local News, MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in BikitaA pride of lions believed to have escaped from the Save Valley Conservancy is reportedly on the prowl in Bikita and has killed more than 150 livestock over the past few months. Villagers in areas adjacent to Save Valley Conservancy are …

Agric equipment facility enters Phase II

Agric equipment facility enters Phase II November 27, 2017 Local News Dr Mademade Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterZimbabwe expects to receive more agricultural equipment as the Brazilian More Food Africa programme moves into the second phase, while the scope for the Spanish Centre Pivot programme will be expanded from the initial facility of $6 million to $60 …

ZRA increases water allocation for power generation

ZRA increases water allocation for power generation November 23, 2017By Phillimon Mhlanga, Business Reporter The ZRA manages the Zambezi River waters and maintains the Kariba Dam complex on behalf of Zimbabwe and Zambia THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has increased next year’s water allocation for power generation by 13,33 percent, to 34 billion cubic metres from …

Low dam levels hurt Hippo Valley

Low dam levels hurt Hippo Valley November 23, 2017By Omega Ukama, Staff Reporter Sugar cane production at Tongaat Hulett, for the period under review, decreased by 10 percent to 140 174 tonnes compared to 155 522 tonnes for the same period last year. SUGARCANE growing and milling concern, Hippo Valley Estates Limited on Tuesday announced results …

Farming season in full swing

Farming season in full swing November 24, 2017 MANICALAND & MASH EAST Obert Chifamba Manicaland BureauFARMERS in Mutare district are more than 85 percent ready for the 2017-18 farming season and have started planting the early crop, Agritex Mutare district agronomist Mr Pasipanodya Chiturike has said. In an interview in Mutare yesterday, Mr Chiturike said the district’s …