Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Air Chief Marshall (RTD) P. Shiri dies 29th July 2020 By ZBC Reporter The Minister of Lands, Agriculture & Rural Resettlement Air Chief Marshall (RTD) Perence Shiri has died and his death was announced by his deputy in the ministry honourable Vangelis Haritatos. The deputy minister took to his social media page to announce the …
Editorial Comment: Ball in farmers’ court now Herald 28/7/2020 The Government has done well to acquire inputs for the next summer cropping season, ahead of time and is planning on starting distribution within a few weeks, so all farmers will be able to get started the week the rains start falling. We are only …
In a Nation of Farmers, Much of the Agricultural Land in Zimbabwe Lies Fallow 0 July 27, 2020 3:33 PM Growers blame years of government corruption and inefficiency for lack of promised assistance. Now, the land meant to bring economic power to Black farmers instead leaves them with empty pockets. Source: In a Nation of Farmers, Much …
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Zimbabwe slated by CITES for live elephant export in contravention of treaty 0 July 27, 2020 4:09 PM In August last year at COP18 in Geneva, Cites members voted to discontinue the removal of African elephants from their natural or historic ranges except under extraordinary circumstances. Source: Zimbabwe slated by CITES for live elephant export in contravention …
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US$200m RBZ scam: Judge’s divorce ruling opens can of worms | | Masvingo Mirror RASHID SAIDI 28/7/2020 Matthew Takaona Masvingo – A little known divorce case presided over by Justice Garainesu Mawadze in 2012 has become a source of evidence to support allegations of corruption in the US$200 m Reserve Bank Farm Mechanisation Programme. The almost …
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Maize producer price reviewed Herald 25/7/2020 Dr Basera Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Farmers are now being paid the new producer price of maize of $21 000 a tonne and for traditional grains of $21 913 a tonne as directed by Cabinet. In a statement to the GMB and Silo Food Industries, Lands, Agriculture, Water, …
Fish farming training for Agritex officers Herald 27/7/2020 Agritex officers line up before a fish pond during a training break at Chibero College Herald Reporter A TEAM of 30 Agritex officers from Matobo, Insiza, Chegutu and Mhondoro Ngezi districts recently completed an intensive fish farming training workshop at Chibero Agricultural College, as part of …
Stiffer conditions to pass roadblocks 27/7/2020 The Herald Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter Police at roadblocks will now be seeking more detailed documentation signed by an employee’s chief executive officer or general manager so that those legitimately going to work in an essential service or an exempted business can pass with the minimum of fuss. While …
Preparation for summer cropping season starts Chronicle 27/7/2020 Deputy Minister Vangelis Peter Haritatos Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief GOVERNMENT has said it has started preparing for the coming summer cropping season and distribution of inputs under the Presidential Input Scheme will start in the coming weeks. Responding to questions in the Senate on Thursday, …
Agri Trends Feedlot Marketing Update 24 July 2020