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Tugwi-Mukosi spilling boon for irrigation development in Lowveld   Herald 14/5/2021  Tugwi-Mukosi Dam spilled for the first time this year in the wake of heavy rains received. George Maponga-Masvingo Bureau In the south eastern fringes of the perennially drought-stricken Gororo communal lands in Chivi, lies a vast mass of fresh water, dammed at the confluence …

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GMB, police to curb grain side-marketing Herald 14/5/2021   Elita Chikwati-Agriculture Reporter  Farmers have delivered over 30 000 tonnes of maize to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots as the parastatal has now joined hands with police in manning roadblocks along major roads to curb illegal movement of grain. Maize and soya beans are controlled products …

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Govt rolls out high impact water projects Herald 14/5/2021   President Mnangagwa prepares to releases fiingerlings into Muchekeranwa Dam in Chief Svosve’s area, Marondera North constituency to launch the Presidential Fisheries Scheme while Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka (right) looks on yesterday. Fungi Kwaramba-Political Editor IN pursuit of …

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Cotton production success story   Chronicle 14/5/2021  A cotton field The story of cotton, the ‘white gold’ was no longer interesting to farmers throughout the country due to viability problems and decline in cotton prices on the international market. Seed cotton output went down to 28 000 tonnes in 2015 which was the lowest production …

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Agric centres of excellence cascading to farmers in situ  Chronicle 14/5/2021   FOLLOWING the establishment of two Physical Agricultural Centres of Excellence (Aces) and one virtual centre of excellence under the EU- Funded Zimbabwe Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Services (Zakis) project, Agritex was tasked to spearhead the establishment of District Agricultural Centres of Excellence (Daces). …

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Heavy rains, good agric advice reasons for successful farming season   Chronicle 14/5/2021  Heavy rains that fell last farming season saw farmers getting good harvests THE 2020/21 farming season has been a success for farmers in Zimbabwe as a result of the heavy rainfalls experienced nationwide and the farming guidance offered by several agricultural organisations …

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Government committed to Bulawayo Kraal development   Chronicle 14/5/2021  Minister Richard Moyo Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE rate at which Government is moving in implementing works at the Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga District, reflects the serious approach to development and commitment towards creating employment and alleviating poverty through transforming the area into an …

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SA company to set up milling plant in Insiza    Chronicle 14/5/2021 Minister of State for Matabeleland South Cde Abedinico Ncube (second from left) chats with farmers and investors from CapeZim Organisation and other stakeholders during a field day at Artherstone Irrigation Scheme in Insiza District recently Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent A SOUTH African company, …

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Millers mobilise $20bn for maize procurement  Chronicle 14/5/2021   GMAZ national chairman, Mr Tafadzwa Musarara flanked by the association’s southern region chairman, Mr David Moyo (left), and regional deputy chair, Mr Mathokozisa Sibanda during a media briefing in Bulawayo yesterday Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has mobilised $20 …

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