Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Poultry sector seeks moratorium on egg imports – February 21, 2018 POULTRY players have approached the government asking for the suspension of the 40% import duty on fertilised eggs to bridge the supply gap of day-old chicks created by the outbreak of avian influenza last year. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In October last year, the government …
NSSA pumps $20m into CSC plant revival Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentThe National Social Security Authority has unveiled a $20 million loan facility to recapitalise the Cold Storage Company (CSC) in Masvingo Industrial Area. The CSC’s beef processing plant has been lying idle for the past 12 years. Over 500 direct jobs are expected to …
Government to assist tobacco farmers meet 2020 guidelines Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment is working hard to ensure tobacco growers meet the 2020 Global Tobacco Cigarette Companies guidelines on producing the crop in a sustainable way. The Global Tobacco Cigarette Companies guidelines state that as from 2020, international buyers would no longer be accepting …
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MSD warns of more rains, flooding Mellisa Mutasa Herald ReporterThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of torrential rains accompanied by thunderstorms, which may lead to flash flooding in some parts of the country until next week. MSD head of forecasting Mr Tich Zinyemba yesterday said rains were expected and the risk of flooding …
Agric output to affect growth projections—CZI – February 20, 2018 THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the economy will grow this year but lower than government’s projection of 4,5%, as the unfavourable weather conditions will have an impact on agricultural output. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA The economy is projected to grow by 4,5% this year …
Contract farming – the pros and cons Tapuwa MashangwaONE of the greatest challenges that farmers come across currently are with markets. This is not to say that the challenge is in finding the market, NO. The challenge is for the full time farmer to find markets for their crop or animal produce as it …
Abattoir seeks to invest in Redcliff Lovemore Zigara, Midlands Correspondent ONE of the country’s leading abattoirs, Bellevue Abattoir, has expressed interest in setting up an abattoir in Redcliff with the intention of servicing a broader market in the province. Bellevue Abattoir Butchery has about 15 branches located in Harare, Norton and Bulawayo. The …
Regional cereal crop in danger By Own Correspondent The fall armyworm, which first emerged last season, is now present across the Southern African Development Community region except Mauritius and Lesotho. By Farai Mabeza RENEWED threats from erratic rainfall, high temperatures and persistent fall armyworm infestation have lowered cereal crop production prospects for 2018 in southern …
Tanganda plans to venture into cattle ranching By Own Correspondent Tanganda owns brands such as Tanganda Tea and bottled water, Tingamira. By Kenneth Matimaire MUTARE ― Tanganda Tea Company, a Meikles subsidiary, is planning to venture into beef production and would approach government for land for cattle ranching.Tanganda’s finance director, Henry Nemaire, said the diversification drive …
Soya import ban sends poultry prices flying By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor Soya bean production has been on the decline since 2000 when 150 000 mt was produced. Last year’s production of 35 000 mt was the lowest recorded since the onset of the land reform programme in 2000. A ban on the …