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Can industrial hemp replace tobacco?     Tawanda Musarurwa Zimbabwe legalised the production of industrial hemp — a variety of the cannabis sativa (mbanje) plant species — in 2019 with the long-term goal of making it a top foreign-currency earner like tobacco. But to reach this goal, more farmers need to take up production of the …

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Zimbabweans assume new levels Sunday Mail 9/5 2021   Traditional Grains Producers Association chairman Mr Basil Nyabadza right explains to Sunday Mail Editor Victoria Ruzvidzo how tumeric is grown in one of the association’s demo fields. Looking on is TGPA marketing director Rebecca Gambiza. Editor’s Brief Victoria Ruzvidzo Zimbabweans are no longer just good at …

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Lack of funding a threat to traditional medicines development  0  May 8, 2021 11:46 AM Source: Lack of funding a threat to traditional medicines development – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA TRADITIONAL and complementary medical practice in the country is grossly underfunded, Parliament has been told. This was revealed by Mhangura legislator Precious Chinhamo-Masango, while presenting a second …

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From corporate boardroom to farming  0  May 9, 2021 9:21 AM Source: From corporate boardroom to farming | Sunday Mail (Business) Business Reporter When Marondera based farmer, Helen Lock, made a remark to Willard Zireva that it was nice to see him at the farm, the former OK Zimbabwe chief executive officer’s answer was a perfect explanation …

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Midlands targets 400 000 metric tons of maize  0  May 9, 2021 9:29 AM Source: Midlands targets 400 000 metric tons of maize | Sunday News (local news) Sukoluhle Ndlovu, Sunday News Correspondent The Midlands province is targeting to record 400 000 metric tons of maize this season due to Pfumvudza/Intwasa and Presidential Inputs farming programmes. This …

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Tobacco board investigates forex leakages  0  May 9, 2021 10:22 AM Source: Tobacco board investigates forex leakages | Sunday News (local news) Nontobeko Mlotshwa, Sunday News Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has launched a probe to expose contractors who are ripping off farmers by manipulating the prices of the golden leaf. The investigation came …

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