Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme News issue 22 – February 2021
ZAGP News_Issue 22_February 2021
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Public Health Lock-down Order : Further Extension of Lock-down
BILL WATCH 9/2021 [17th February 2021] Public Health Lock-down Order : Further Extension of Lock-down The lock-down has been slightly relaxed and extended until Monday 1st March. In a statement on Monday the President announced the decision to extend it and new measures that would be in force during the extension. He said that although …
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Tobacco farmers cry foul
Tobacco farmers cry foul NewsDay 18/2/2021 BY KUDZAI KUWAZA A LEADING farmers union has called on government to crack the whip and stop the “extortionist” behaviour shown by contracting companies involved in the foreign currency-spinning tobacco industry. The outspoken Tobacco Farmers Union (TFU) warned that output for the golden leaf could continue to drop unless …
Byo’s main supply dam only 34% full
Byo’s main supply dam only 34% full NewsDay 18/2/2021 By NQOBAI NDLOVU BULAWAYO’S main supply dam, Umzingwane, remains critically low despite heavy downpours, posing a fresh challenge to city fathers. According to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa), the country’s dams have received cumulative 47,5% inflows between October 2020 and end of January this year, …
Due diligence to verify property ownership
Due diligence to verify property ownership Herald 18/2/2021 Godknows Hofisi Introduction I have previously written an article on carrying out a due diligence on properties on sale. Subsequently I received many inquiries some specifically on land under development and others on how to verify property ownership in general. Due diligence Due diligence, also known …
Sugar cane industry set to increase production
Sugar cane industry set to increase production Herald 18/2/2021 The good rains received in the 2021/22 farming season will significantly boost the sugar industry as most irrigation water supply dams are full, a leading producer has said. Hippo Valley Estates Limited, one of the country’s biggest sugar cane producers, said in a report for the year …
Buhera farmers pin hopes on Pfumvudza
Buhera farmers pin hopes on Pfumvudza Herald 18/2/2021 Buhera district development coordinator Mr Freeman Mavhiza shows some of the sorghum affected by leaching in Buhera South. — Picture: Tinai Nyadzayo Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Farmers in Buhera district are pinning their hopes on the crop planted under the Pfumvudza programme to improve their yield …
GMB targets 1 800 collection points
GMB targets 1 800 collection points Herald 18/2/2021 Minister Dr Anxious Masuka Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Grain Marketing Board (GMB)will establish over 1 800 collection points countrywide in light of the expected bumper harvest due to the good rains received this cropping season, and is negotiating with Cottco to use some of its …