Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Command Fisheries red tape puts off farmers The Herald Sharon Chigeza Mutare Correspondent STRINGENT requirements for joining the Command Fisheries programme are responsible for farmers in Manicaland’s reluctance to join the scheme, an official has said. Speaking at the 108th edition of the Manicaland Agricultural Show, principal agri-business officer with Agritex, Mr Joseph Mukajami …
Vungu irrigation schemes ready The Herald Midlands Correspondent Over 5 000 families in Vungu area outside Gweru are set to benefit from four irrigation schemes targeted for rehabilitation by the Government. In an interview, newly elected Vungu Constituency Member of the House of Assembly Cde Omega Sibanda said plans were underway to rehabilitate irrigation …
Dairibord volumes increase Adelaide Moyo Dairibord CEO, Anthony Mandiwanza ZIMBABWE’s largest dairy processor, Dairibord Holdings’ raw milk intake increased 12 percent during the half year ended June 30, 2018 on the back of recruitment of more farmers, herd growth and productivity improvement at farm level.Volumes increased six percent to 41,002 million litres as demand was …
Import permits threaten farmers Nelson Gahadza, Business Reporter United Refineries Limited, chief executive Busisa Moyo FORMER Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) president Busisa Moyo says the continued issuing of import permits for finished products such as soya meal and cooking oil could affect farmers and other value chain players in the future.Government has been issuing …
Parallel market soars on deadlock Eric Chiriga, Managing Editor The parallel market has created a ripple effect of increasing prices as the number of producers seeking foreign currency from dealers to import raw materials has increased the cost of manufacturing goods. ZIMBABWEAN businesses are worried about the negative effects of the current political deadlock on …
Govt tenders fresh agric land audit ZIMBABWE will be commissioning a fresh agricultural land audit, about 15 years after the Charles Utete Commission report whose findings were never implemented, which will run alongside a review of the land tenure system. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA The institutional reforms are part of its commitments to the International …
Managing aggressive water hyacinth a tough task ALTHOUGH it generally lies quietly on the surface of major lakes, dams and rivers, the water hyacinth, is still proving difficult to contain as it often becomes aggressive and active, multiplying at a faster rate during hot and rainy seasons. BY TONDERAYI MATONHO The water hyacinth is …
Battle against FMD persists in Mash Central The Herald Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau MASHONALAND Central Province is still battling the foot and mouth disease (FMD), amid unavailability of vaccines and rampant illegal movement of cattle from affected districts. Provincial veterinary officer Dr Wimort Chikurunhe confirmed the number of infected districts have increased to …
Zinwa to exhibit at Harare Agric Show The Herald The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) will next Monday join hundreds of other organisations that will be exhibiting at one of the country’s premier exhibitions, the Harare Agricultural Show. The annual showcase, which runs from Monday to Saturday next week, provides a unique platform for …
New union for tobacco farmers The Tobacco Farmers’ Union Trust is unhappy with the ceiling price of $4,99 per kg imposed by merchants at the auction floors among other challenges The Herald Lovemore Kadzura Rusape Correspondent Tobacco farmers who are unhappy with a ceiling price of $4,99 per kg imposed by merchants at the …