Armyworm, heavy rains cripple Mlibizi scheme target

Armyworm, heavy rains cripple Mlibizi scheme target May 29, 2017 Business Oliver Kazunga recently in BingaAn outbreak of armyworm and heavy rains received last cropping season drastically reduced yields at Mlibizi Tukute Irrigation Scheme in Binga where 10 hectares were put under maize. The maize crop was grown under the Command Agriculture programme, a Government initiative …

Arda targets 12 000t winter wheat

Arda targets 12 000t winter wheat May 29, 2017 Business Mr Basil Nyabadza Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Plumtree CorrespondentTHE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is set to plant a combined 1 350 hectares of wheat at Ingwizi and Antelope Estates this winter with a projected output of 11 850 tonnes. Arda board chairman, Mr Basil Nyabadza said 500 …

Land reform cost 1,5m jobs: Chinamasa

Land reform cost 1,5m jobs: Chinamasa By ZimSitRep_M | May 26, 2017 4 Comments Source: Land reform cost 1,5m jobs: Chinamasa – DailyNews Live Blessings Mashaya      26 May 2017 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s controversial programme to redistribute land takenfrom white farmers cost 1,5 million jobs, Finance minister PatrickChinamasa has said. “Right now our economy is highly informalised. I always give …

‘Police should be probed over Arnold farm conduct’

‘Police should be probed over Arnold farm conduct’ By ZimSitRep_M | May 26, 2017 1 Comment Source: ‘Police should be probed over Arnold farm conduct’ – DailyNews Live Bridget Mananavire      26 May 2017 HARARE – The government must urgently investigate State police conduct atAnorld farm in Mazowe, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. This comes after riot police harassed, …

Exports critical to success of Command Livestock

Exports critical to success of Command Livestock Companies & Markets May 25, 2017By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor The Command Livestock programme will see government promoting commercialization of cattle farming in the country. THE success of the Command Livestock project, which was approved by Cabinet last week, hinges on the country’s ability to export beef …

Stockfeed shortage looms

Stockfeed shortage looms Top Stories May 25, 2017By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister, Joseph Made ZIMBABWE is destined for a serious shortage of stockfeed and edible oil after only 20 000 tonnes of soyabean were produced during the just-ended rainfall season, way outside the country’s annual national requirement of …