Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Farmers cry for attention. . . As huge silt deposited along canals chokes irrigation scheme Farmers relax on a canal at Marowa Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo Province Sifelani TsikoInstead of being elated over the rehabilitation of Marowa Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo province, in the south central part of Zimbabwe to boost food security and …
Tobacco auctions back to life 0 February 12, 2018 10:16 AM Source: Tobacco auctions back to life | The Sunday Mail TOBACCO farmers who benefited from the $28 million credit facility from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe are expected to produce 44 million kilogrammes this year in what will go a long way in shielding the auction …
Livestock programme launched in Mat’land South, North newsday THE Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) in conjunction with Zimplats will on Friday launch a livestock programme in Matabeleland South and North provinces aimed at boosting the national herd. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In a statement yesterday, ZAS said following national consensus on the need to revitalise communal livestock …
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Govt optimistic on harvests | The Herald Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands CorrespondentGOVERNMENT has remained optimistic that the nation could salvage good harvests, despite poor rains received at the beginning of the summer cropping season. The country has endured a prolonged dry spell since November last year resulting in most crops becoming a write-off. However, the …
Firm imports improved variety goats By Cyril Zenda Improved variety of goats are being imported LOCAL farming company, Kadram Boer Goats, has started importing improved goat varieties as part of national efforts to increase the goat population as well as improve existing breeds. Last week, the company took delivery of 120 Boer and Red Kalahari …
Agriculture growth revised downwards | The Financial Gazette By Paul Nyakazeya, Online Editor President Emmerson Mnangagwa THE agriculture sector is expected to grow by eight percent this year, down from the initial projection of 15,7 percent, due to a prolonged dry spell during the first half of the 2017/18 rainfall season that resulted in crops …
Half of maize crop could be written off By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri ZIMBABWE’s maize production may drop by more about 50% this season due to a January dry spell that rendered the early planted crop a complete write-off, farming industry players and forecasters said. …
Price of diesel 50 to drop following phase-out of diesel 500 – February 9, 2018 THE price of diesel 50 will drop from $1,36 per litre to $1,24 per litre when government phases out diesel 500, Energy minister Simon Khaya Moyo said on Wednesday. by VENERANDA LANGA Responding to a question by Gokwe MP Dorothy …
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5 300 tobacco farmers benefit from $28m input scheme February 9, 2018 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterMore than 5 360 tobacco farmers have benefited from Government’s $28 million Tobacco Input Credit Scheme. The fund, which was availed last year, was meant to empower small holder farmers who have been experiencing challenges in accessing …
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16 foot ‘n’ mouth infected cattle burnt in Chegutu February 9, 2018 Local News, MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterThe Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement yesterday slaughtered and burnt 16 foot-and-mouth infected cattle at Ardlui Farm in Chegutu to curb the spread of the disease in the province. The Department of Livestock …
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