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Tobacco firm rolls out $10m scheme Herald ReporterIndigenous tobacco contracting company, Ethical Leaf Tobacco is set to roll out a $10 million facility during the 2018-19 season to boost production of the golden leaf. The company, which has recorded phenomenal growth in just over a year of existence, is launching the $10 million Gold …
Sable Chemicals targets 30k tonnes AN for winter cropping season Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands CorrespondentAmmonium Nitrate (AN) manufacturer Sable Chemicals is targeting to produce about 30 000 tonnes of fertiliser ahead of the winter cropping season, an official has said. Sable Chemicals chief executive Mr Bothwell Nyajeka said the company, which had a long-term plan …
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Legalisation of marijuana production – economic opportunities Tapuwa MashangwaAS globalisation integrates the functionality of all countries, the process of integration and development will eventually become more similar. These similarities will make the product and service provision internationally easier and more manageable, simultaneously increasing competitiveness and providing multiple choices for consumers. On the international agricultural …
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Govt acts on ‘rogue’ tobacco buyers Source: Govt acts on ‘rogue’ tobacco buyers | Daily News HARARE – The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has suspended the operations of tobacco buyers accused of giving farmers a raw deal. This comes amid disgruntlement and complains by frustrated farmers who are threatening to quit growing the crop, …
Decentralise cattle branding: Chief Maduna newsday MATABELELAND South Provincial Chiefs Council chairman, Chief Vezi Maduna has engaged Zanu PF national political commissar Engelbert Rugeje to facilitate the de-centralisation of the livestock branding offices from Harare to provinces to enable the farmers to easily access the facility in line with the command livestock policy. BY SILAS …
Low temps affect winter wheat preps Sharon Chigeza Mutare CorrespondentLOW temperatures in some parts of Manicaland have caused a delay in preparations for the winter wheat planting season as some farmers are yet to harvest their maize. Zimbabwe Farmers Union Manicaland provincial manager Mr Daniel Mungazi said the low temperatures were affecting the drying …
ZFU condemns illegal grain buyers Conrad Mupesa Chinhoyi BureauZimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has condemned illegal grain buyers in most parts of Mashonaland West Province. The unscrupulous businesspeople have been on a spree, fleecing desperate farmers in need of cash. In an interview, ZFU second vice-president Mr Barean Mukwende warned the illegal grain buyers they …
Govt identifies investors for CSC From George Maponga in MasvingoGovernment has identified several investors willing to fund the resuscitation of the Cold Storage Company amid reports that at least $100 million was required to bring the parastatal back on its feet. The development comes in the wake of reports that the planned financial injection …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s tap into positive qualities of cannabis The Government recently legalised the farming and value addition of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes, but the decision has split public opinion. Through Statutory Instrument 62 of 2018 (Dangerous Drugs — Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Scientific Use Regulations) that was published in …
Govt introduces digital cattle tracking system Mr Rob Duncan Mashudu Netsianda, Senior ReporterTHE Government has introduced a sophisticated digitalised cattle tracking system to curb stocktheft and quicken the process of cattle clearance in the country. The system, which is linked to the internet, uses an electronically monitored device linked to an animal ear tag. It …