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Mukushi Seeds rides on uniqueness to impress the market The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Judith Phiri, Business Reporter EVERY business has its uniqueness and that niche approach becomes its point of impact in the market. For Mukushi Seeds Zimbabwe, which was established in 2014, enhancing productivity and profitability of farmers is the hallmark of a thriving agriculture-driven …

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Tobacco growers register spikes The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE number of registered tobacco growers for the 2021/22 summer cropping season has jumped to 67 025 from 4 056 during the same period last year Latest statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) indicate that Mashonaland West province had the …

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Windmill Zimbabwe transforms farmers with quality supplies The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE agriculture sector no doubt presents huge business opportunities for the country and giant fertiliser producer, Windmill Zimbabwe, says its quality services continue to profitably contribute to the success of its major customers. For more than 20 years, the company has …

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Lake Gwayi-Shangani project’s progress excites farmers The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers’ Union Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) has applauded progress in the construction of the Lake Gwayi-Shangani project, which it views as a significant milestone towards transforming the agricultural sector in Matabeleland region. The multi-million-dollar project is being …

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Veld fires destroy 18 000 hectares The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Mkhululi Ncube, Chronicle Reporter THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) in Matabeleland North province has raised alarm over the rise in fire incidents in protected areas that has resulted in the destruction of more than 18 000 hectares. The country has been on high alert for veld …

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One million onions farmer praises Command Agriculture The Chronicle 16/9/2021 Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief A Gweru farmer, Mr Gilbert Makore, who attracted interest after a Twitter post on April 28 last year showing over 200 000 Irati onion plants at his farm, has produced nearly one million plants to date. With a hands-on approach, …

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Amarula processing plant takes shape in Mwenezi   Work is progressing at the Amarula processing and value addition plant that is nearing completion at Rutenga Growth Point. The Herald 15/9/2021 George Maponga Masvingo Bureau The multi-million dollar Amarula processing and value addition plant that is under construction at Rutenga Growth Point in Mwenezi is set …

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Early warning systems vital for managing disasters   The Herald 15/9/2021 Sifelani Tsiko Interview Zimbabwe and the bulk of the SADC region are expected to have normal-to-above normal rainfall in the 2021-2022 cropping season. In this report, Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Sifelani Tsiko (ST) speaks to Benjamin Kwenda (BK), an agriculture meteorologist at the …

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WATCH: Female farmers contribute to national food security The Chronicle 15/9/2021 Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter FEMALE farmers are defining the success story of the land reform programme, with many contributing significantly to food security for the nation as they continue to rise fast to levels unparalleled by their male counterparts. Some of these women involved …

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