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ED calls for swift action on climate change The Herald 1/10/2018 Climate Story Jeffrey Gogo President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared that climate change “respects no borders” and called on world governments to act with speed to prevent the potential dangerous impacts of the science, especially on the developing world. “Climate change presents a …
El Nino fears worry grain millers The Chronicle 1/10/2018 Andile Tshuma, Business Reporter GRAIN millers have expressed fears that the El Nino effect projected to affect the country in the coming summer cropping season will have adverse effects on grain production and possible affect stocks. Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairperson, Mr Tafadzwa …
Govt in massive rehab of irrigation schemes The Chronicle 29/9/2018 Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE Government has started rehabilitating the country’s irrigation schemes, targeting at least 200 hectares per district per year over a period of 10 years under the $98 million facility for irrigation equipment and machinery. In an interview, Lands, Agriculture, …
$400 000 set aside for cloud seeding The Chronicle 1/10/2018 Elita chikwati, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has availed $400 000 to the Meteorological Services Department for cloud seeding to enhance chances of rain during the 2018/19 rainfall season. This follows prediction by weather expects that Zimbabwe is expected to receive normal rains, with a bias …
Gvt join hands with white farmers Source: Gvt join hands with white farmers | Sunday Mail 30/9/2018 White farmers in Zimbabwe, under the ambit of the Commercial Farmers Union (CFU), have expressed interest in working with the Government and contributing towards the success of the country’s agricultural sector. Since the turn of the new millennium, …
‘Zim will retain breadbasket status’ Source: ‘Zim will retain breadbasket status’ | Sunday Mail 30/9/2018 Leonard NcubeBulawayo BureauZimbabwe has the potential to retain its status as a breadbasket for the Sadc region if farmers embrace Government policies such as Command Agriculture and maximise the use of local resources, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga said yesterday. …
Dam levels continue to drop – Zimbabwe Situation 5-6 minutes Source: Dam levels continue to drop – Sunday News September 30, 2018 Marjorie Munyonga Vusumuzi Dube, Senior ReporterMOST dams in the country are reportedly experiencing a downward trend in levels owing to the rising temperatures but the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has assured the nation that …
Zimbabwe set for increased tobacco yield – The Financial Gazette Tabitha Mutenga Features Editor 26/9/2018 Total exports of tobacco as of September 20 had reached $357 million and will continue until the end of the year. ZIMBABWE’S tobacco output is expected to increase from the current 252 million kilogrammes (kg) based on the increase …
Armyworm costs Zimbabwe $200 million – The Financial Gazette Tabitha Mutenga Features Editor 26/9/2018 Fall armyworm was first confirmed in Africa in 2016. While maize is the most vulnerable crop, the pest feeds on more than 80 different crop species. ZIMBABWE reportedly incurs economic losses of up to $200 million a year due to …
Govt calls for sustainability in tobacco production – NewsDay Zimbabwe 28/9/2018 Government yesterday urged tobacco farmers to adopt practices that enhance the sustainability of tobacco production and exports through a greater regulatory compliance. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s second largest foreign currency earner after gold and accounts for about 50% of gross …
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