Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
The King Is A Thief Posted by Hannes Wessels on 29. May 2020 by Hannes Wessels Many years ago, at the height of the Zimbabwe land invasions, I raised the issue of British responsibility for the ongoing tragedy with other concerned individuals and victims of the violence. I was mindful of the fact that in …
Two decades on, Zimbabwe takes stock of Mugabe land reform legacy 0 June 2, 2020 2:05 AM Source: Two decades on, Zimbabwe takes stock of Mugabe land reform legacy – Yahoo For Zimbabwean farmers like Benard Chinyemba (L), 60, a qualified mechanical engineer who was offered a farm during Zimbabwe’s land reform, the programme is a success (AFP …
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Digital agriculture lifts Shurugwi farmer May 31, 2020 in Local, News Standard By Tonderayi Mukeredzi Shurugwi communal farmer Elizabeth Siyapi (57) can no longer be scammed by unscrupulous middlemen to sell her crops cheaply. Nowadays, before she takes her produce to the market she scours her mobile phone, which has become an essential digital agriculture data bank, for …
There is need to address older persons’ welfare Herald 1/62020 Arthur Kaseke Correspondent A pension benefit has been every working person’s dream, where after years of toil and sweat, one would look forward to a lazy and relaxed life of bliss and, being the envy of the community; revered and treated as royalty, particularly in the …
How veld fires have decimated biodiversity Herald 1/6/2020 Veld fires are a yearly menace in Zimbabwe Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story Someone posted a picture of little hairy creatures on a social media group where we are both mutual acquaintances. Photographed on May 8, two pinkish Marsh owlets barely a few days old, with large, …
BAT volumes to drop Herald 1/6/2020 Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter Cigarette manufacturer, British American Tobacco (BAT), projects a bleak second quarter as volumes are expected to decline due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business operations have been negatively affected by the pandemic that resulted in reduced production as companies implemented lockdowns and …
Stock up stover, cattle producers urged Herald 1/6/2020 Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau Mashonaland Central’s provincial livestock officer Mr Daniel Kampiyao has urged farmers to start collecting and stocking hay and maize stover for their livestock ahead of the winter season. Mashonaland Central lost over 1 500 cattle last year to drought and Mbire …
Millers want maize allocations increased Herald 1/6/2020 Bulawayo Bureau SMALL-scale millers have appealed to Government to increase maize allocations and release outstanding payments to ensure consumers have adequate supplies of roller meal. Small to Medium Millers Association of Zimbabwe (SMMAZ) chairperson, Mr Davies Muhambi, said the suspension of maize subsidy allocations was negatively impacting …
Middle Sabi ramps up wheat production Herald 1/6/2020 Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter The Middle Sabi area of Manicaland Province is fighting to reclaim its place as one of the biggest wheat producers, with over 1 200 hectares put under the cereal this year. Manicaland Province has put on 7 000ha under winter wheat this …
Tobacco growers fret over exchange rate Herald 1/6/2020 Mr Rodney Ambrose Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Tobacco growers have delivered 41 million kg worth US$94 million to the market, but are concerned over the fixed exchange rate of US$1:$25 used to pay for half their crop, since suppliers are using the far higher black market …