Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Tobacco farmers set to benefit from FOTE’s new nursery – NewsDay Zimbabwe TOBACCO farmers in Mashonaland West are set to benefit from the Friends of the Environment (FOTE)’s new nursery launched in Karoi at Pitlochry Estate on Thursday. By Vanessa Gonye The nursery is a joint initiative between FOTE, Tobacco insurance company, …
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Poaching threatens tourism development: Minister – NewsDay Zimbabwe POACHING threatens tourism development considering that wildlife is the backbone of the industry, Tourism deputy minister Anastancia Ndlovu has said. By Munesu Nyakudya Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Parliamentary Conservation in Harare yesterday, Ndlovu said many animals were being killed through poisoning. “We have …
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Climate change, food security & adaptation July 10, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Waterlogging in seasons of heavy rainfall affects crops Anthony Morland CorrespondentExtreme weather has greatly affected food security in Africa. But how exactly are the two connected? And what can farmers in developing countries do to lessen the negative effects of climate change? This Q&A …
‘Cites restrictions fuel poaching’ July 8, 2017 Local News Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporterrestrictions imposed on trade in wildlife resources by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is fuelling poaching and illicit dealings in wildlife and its products, Environment, Water and Climate Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has said. She said this at a workshop …
TIMB reduces auction days July 10, 2017 Local News Runyararo Muzavazi Herald ReporterThe tobacco marketing period has been reduced from the usual five days a week to two days a week, Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said. TIMB communications manager Mr Isheunesu Moyo last week said the reduction in days would be effective starting next …
Grain deliveries up July 10, 2017 Local News Dr Made Sydney Kawadza Senior ReporterGrain deliveries from maize grown under the Special Maize Programme for Import Substitution also known as Command Agriculture are set to increase as harvesting reaches its peak this month and August. Government has also moved in to secure grain being harvested by sending its …
Parly watchdog, chiefs deadlocked over Bill July 8, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories CHIEF CHARUMBIRA Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter—The Parliamentary Legal Committee (PLC) and traditional leaders have reached a stalemate over the Land Commission Bill, as they haggle over the inclusion of chiefs in the envisaged Land Commission.The PLC, chaired by Mudzi South Member of Parliament Jonathan Samukange, issued …
Govt maize subsidy boon for economy • . . . saves $300m in grain import costs • Experts dismiss $120m budget deficit claims July 10, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Sydney Kawadza Senior ReporterSTAKEHOLDERS have dismissed reports that Government efforts to subsidise maize productivity through programmes such as Command Agriculture could increase the budget deficit by $120 million. Reuters …
Zim seeks $100m loan for oilseed farmers July 10, 2017 Business Mr Busisa Moyo ZIMBABWE is in talks about a potential $100 million loan facility to support oilseed farmers in the country and boost production, especially of soy. Sakunda Energy, a closely held Zimbabwean energy and logistics company, has agreed to contribute $48.7 million of the …
Shashe Trust brings life to Beitbridge through irrigation July 10, 2017 Business Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge BureauMATABELELAND South Province is one of the drought-prone areas in the country where crop farming does not do well given low rainfall totals. Such dry areas can only produce enough food through irrigation farming, which requires serious investment in infrastructure development. …
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