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Bird flu: UK experiencing its largest ever outbreak of bird flu as thousands culled Amar Mehta 9/12/2021 The UK is experiencing its largest ever outbreak of avian flu, Environment Secretary George Eustice has warned. Thousands of farming birds have been culled across the country and an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared 3 November before being extended …

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Horticulture firm installs 1,9MW solar power plant The Herald 9/12/2021 Martin Kadzere Nhimbe Fresh, one of Zimbabwe’s largest horticultural firms, has completed the construction of a 1,9 megawatts (MW) solar plant to power operations at  its estates in Marondera, about 80 kilometres east of Harare, chief executive Edwin Moyo said. South African energy start-up Sun …

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Farmers applaud US$30m sector fund The Herald 9/12/2021 In the years gone by horticulture used to contribute about 5 percent to Zimbabwe’s gross domestic product Sikhulekelani Moyo Bulawayo Bureau FARMERS have applauded the proposal by the Government to set up a US$30 million horticulture revolving fund, which they say will go a long way in …

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Hippo’s sugar output jumps by 10 percent The Herald 9/12/2021 Hippo Valley Estates produced a total of 162 906 tonnes of sugar in the period under review Jennifer Mufamba Business Reporter Hippo Valley Estates (Hippo) posted a 10 percent growth in sugar production for the six months to September 30, 2021, driven by satisfactory factory …

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Chisumbanje community gets drip irrigation plots The Herald 9/12/2021 Hon Nokuthula Matsikenyere Ivan Zhakata in CHISUMBANJE The Chisumbanje community has received drip irrigation plots to boost their agricultural activities in the area, in a development aimed at complementing Government’s effort of ensuring food security and nutrition. Chisumbanje falls under ecological Region Five, which receives erratic …

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Agro-forestry model improves Mat’land South farmers’ income The Chronicle 9/12/2021 Phakamani Garden in Sengezane area Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter FARMERS operating small gardens and irrigation projects in Matabeleland South Province have embraced agro-forestry, which has helped them to practise agriculture in an environmentally friendly manner and ensure sustainable livelihoods. As opposed to the traditional way …

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Horticulture farmers applaud export revolving fund The Chronicle 9/12/2021 Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter FARMERS have applauded the proposal by the Government to set up a US$30 million horticulture revolving fund, which they say will go a long way in unlocking the sector’s potential. Horticulture is regarded as a low hanging fruit for Zimbabwe and in …

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