Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Met Office warns of thunderstorms January 3, 2018 Local News Joyce Mukucha Herald ReporterTHE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of scattered thunderstorms in some parts of the country, with some localised rain. In a statement yesterday, MSD said although there was widespread precipitation countrywide on Monday, only a few places such as Logan Park (Harare) and …
Fertiliser prices drop | The Chronicle Livingstone Marufu, Harare BureauFertiliser prices have dropped by an average of 7. 5 to 10 percent on improved access to foreign currency, an industry executive has said dispelling fears of shortages. It was reported in October last year that an additional $60 million was required to support production, …
Farmers eye double milk output by 2022 Lovemore Zigara, Midlands CorrespondentDAIRY farmers have set themselves a target to double milk production by 2022 from the current levels. The country has been averaging between 45 million and 55 million litres of milk per year over the last three years, according to official statistics. This is against …
Start planting now, soya beans farmers told December 29, 2017 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Prof Mpepereki Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland BureauManicaland farmers under Government’s Command Soya Bean Scheme have been urged to plant their crop early to avoid complications associated with the cold weather that could affect yields. In an interview, technical advisor for the Command Agriculture programme …
Rains bring relief to Mhangura farmers January 1, 2018 Local News, MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mash West CorrespondentThe wet spell prevailing in the country has brought relief to farmers who were beginning to worry after planting their crops following the first rains. Most crops around Doma area in Mhangura that had been dry-planted about two weeks …
Rains bring relief to farmers December 27, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Midlands bureauFarmers in the Midlands heaved a sigh of relief last Friday after the province received rains following weeks of a dry spell. Last week, farmers raised alarm, bemoaning lack of rains as crops began to show signs of moisture stress. Midlands provincial crop and livestock …
Erratic rains affect Masvingo farmers December 25, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in ZakaThe late and erratic rainfall patterns being experienced across Masvingo Province have frustrated farmers’ efforts to engage in serious agricultural activities this season. Addressing farmers at Jerera Growth Point recently, Zaka District Agritex officer Mr Esau Mutuzungari said the erratic rains were …
‘Zim needs $300m for new cane plantations’ December 27, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziZimbabwe will need at least $300 million to develop 15 000 hectares of sugarcane plantations to be irrigated using water from the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam, an expert has said. In an interview, former Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe agriculture director Mr Farai Musikavanhu …
Goat producers confident December 27, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West CorrespondentGOAT producers have expressed optimism that Government’s production target of two million goats per year is achievable. Production is currently at 400 000 annually.In an interview, Farmers Economic Growth Trust national field officer Mr Vimbayi Chingodza said efforts are underway to commercialise the …
Need for efforts to regain tobacco grower confidence December 28, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Leroy Dzenga CorrespondentThe 2017 tobacco marketing season was a nightmare for farmers who had invested their time and energy in the revered golden leaf. Delayed payments and cash headaches caused misunderstandings, which degenerated into protests. Although the situation was contained swiftly at the time, …
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