Uptake of hermetic grain bags can reduce post-harvest losses

Uptake of hermetic grain bags can reduce post-harvest losses     Chronicle 22/7/2019 Sifelani Tsiko FOOD waste and spoilage is one of the most overlooked issue among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Most smallholder farmers still lack basic knowledge about the issues of post-harvest losses and how to tackle them. Support to enhance their post-harvest management capacity …

Protecting pastures from veld fires

Protecting pastures from veld fires    21/7/2019 Farmer’s Diary Sheuneni Kurasha Welcome dear reader to this column where we explore all things farming. Last week I focused on boer goat nutrition and feeding requirements, explaining how forage is arguably the most critical component in a breeding programme. This week we shift our attention to one …