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CSC revival brings hope to livestock farmers Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business ReporterPLAYERS in the livestock industry have hailed efforts by the Government to revive ailing meat processor and marketer, Cold Storage Company (CSC), describing them as a major stride towards enhancing the agricultural sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers’ Union …
Goverment launches cotton inputs support scheme Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle ReporterGOVERNMENT has launched the 2018/2019 Presidential Cotton Inputs Support Scheme meant to boost cotton production. More than 400 000 households countrywide are expected to benefit from the scheme meant to empower families by boosting production. The Government this year decided to distribute inputs early so that …
Zimbabwe makes play for ‘superplant’ hemp Experts say the plant has over 25,000 uses, making it a superplant with something for everyone. SINCE the Zimbabwe government announced in April that Zimbabweans can now apply for licences to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes, moves are on to set up legislation to regulate the crop. …
Zimbabwe to import 300 000 tonnes of maize Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri ZIMBABWE is expected to import over 300 000 tonnes of maize this year to avert a potential famine, The Financial Gazette has learnt. The Global Agricultural Food Network produced by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Services last week indicated that output for 2018 …
Zim farmers urged to grow sesame seeds Local farmers have been urged to grow sesame seeds for export with indications that global imports of the oldest oilseed crop raked in $2,2 billion in 2017. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops and is mainly produced in Asia and Africa, which …
We’re well-equipped, Met Dept assures nation The Herald Manicaland CorrespondentTHE Meteorological Services Department has assured the nation that it is well-equipped with modern technology to detect any threats of extreme weather patterns. Manicaland provincial meteorological officer Mr Lucas Murambi said this recently at the handover of communication radios to Makoni District Civil Protection Unit. He …
Agric hub for Murehwa on cards The Herald Itai Mazire Mashonaland East CorrespondentThe Murehwa North farming community is set to benefit from the establishment of a one-stop agricultural hub to be set up at Murehwa Centre by year end. The shop is set to assist thousands of farmers in the area to sell their products …
Balance in African food ecosystems The Herald Charles Dhewa CorrespondentWhile it may not be the mandate of development organisations to build manufacturing industries in developing countries, pouring billions of dollars in agricultural production is not lifting people out of poverty. For every $1 billion invested in agricultural production, another $1 billion should be invested in …
Coffee set to rise 37 percent on new plan Zimbabwe has more than three coffee mills with a combined annual processing capacity of 50 000 mt. GOVERNMENT is working on a plan to increase coffee output by 37 percent in six years, after production slipped from 15 000 metric tonnes (mt) in 1989 to about …
TIDSI hails contract farming – NewsDay Zimbabwe THE Tobacco Industry Development Support Institute (TIDSI) for Southern Africa has hailed contract farming, as it has improved the quality and quantity of tobacco. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI TIDSI executive director Jeffrey Takawira told NewsDay yesterday that there had been a marked improvement in this year’s crop, largely because …