Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Debt-ridden CSC downscales – NewsDay Zimbabwe COLD Storage Company (Ltd), a beef producer with refrigerated warehousing, has downscaled its operations and put its employees on a “short time” work schedule under which they will now be paid based on the actual number of “man-hours” worked. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA The State-owned company, which requires …
Political will can spur agricultural research The Herald Sifelani Tsiko Senior Writer The meeting between President Mnangagwa and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) director-general Dr Martin Kropff on Tuesday this week demonstrates the much-needed political will that can have a profound and positive impact on Zimbabwe’s agricultural research opportunities. For years, …
Cholera tips, facts The Herald How Family Members of People with Suspect or Confirmed Cholera Can Prevent Infection: Drink and use safe water Cook food thoroughly Wash hands with soap and safe water after caring for the patients, and especially after handling faecal matter Remove and wash any bedding or clothing that may …
Call to utilise Tugwi Mukosi Dam water The Chronicle Walter Mswazie, Masvingo Correspondent GOVERNMENT and the private sector have been called to urgently facilitate commercial utilisation of water in the Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in Masvingo province for economic benefit. The large dam was completed and commissioned in 2016 but only supplies water to a few …
Training of farmers intensifies The Chronicle Locadia Mavhudzi, Midlands Correspondent Training of farmers on good farming techniques has intensified in the Midlands Province ahead of the 2018/19 farming season. Midlands provincial crop and livestock officer, Mrs Madeline Magwenzi said they have intensified pre-planting training and demonstrations in all districts across the province. “Farmers have …
Life Brand launches castor bean growing prowing programme The Chronicle Natasha Chamba, Business Reporter LIFE Brand Agricultural Services has launched a castor bean growing programme as part of measures to boost agricultural production in the country with a bias on exports. Castor seed is used to extract castor oil, which has high economic value …
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Govt to support cotton production on 4 000ha The Herald Mash West Correspondent GOVERNMENT has targeted to support cotton production on 4 000 hectares under the Presidential Inputs Support Scheme in Chegutu District as it continues with the revival of the cotton sector. Farmers in Chegutu and surrounding areas had long abandoned production …
GMB receives 900k tonnes of maize The Herald The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has received 896 273 tonnes of maize and 21 750 tonnes of small grains as the parastatal has come up with measures to ensure smooth deliveries of the grain to its depots. GMB general manager Rockie Mutenha, yesterday said GMB …
Forecast drought: ED engages experts President Mnangagwa welcomes International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre director general Dr Martin Kropff at Munhumutapa Offices in Harare yesterday.-(Picture by Tawanda Mudimu) The Herald Felex Share Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa yesterday met International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) director-general Dr Martin Kropff with whom he discussed …
Govt rules out bread shortages The Herald Africa Moyo Senior Business Reporter Government has ruled out the possibility of bread shortages in the country as mechanisms have been put in place to import wheat in the short-term. Further, Government wants to boost wheat cropping to secure long-term availability of flour. This was said …