Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Using evidence to connect with a bigger purpose – November 8, 2017 In their pursuit for survival, most value chain actors in developing countries do not clarify their contribution to a big purpose like economic growth. For instance, instead of seeing how their work contributes to national food and nutrition security, most farmers and manufacturers tend …
Day-old chicks in short supply November 9, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Locadia Mavhudzi Midlands CorrespondentA shortage of day-old chicks has hit Gweru with small to medium-scale poultry producers being the most affected. There have been long queues at day-old chicks agent shops as producers tried to place their orders. Some farmers said they booked for chicks some three …
Farmers decry GMB late payments November 9, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Increase Gumbo in MweneziCommunal and small-scale farmers in Mwenezi are crying foul following failure by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to pay for produce delivered early this year. The farmers expressed concern over the delay. They fear that this could cripple preparations for the 2017-2018 farming season. Mr …
Strengthening agric through securing value chain actors November 9, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis It makes sense to tailor-make a medical aid society for the whole agricultural ecosystem making use of rural clinics Charles DhewaZimbabwe’s summer season is often associated with pests and diseases, not just for crops and livestock but for people as well. Climate change …
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Beware of mushroom poisoning November 9, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis THE rainy season beckons, and once again we feel duty-bound to raise the red flag, true to the dictum a stitch in time saves nine. Wild mushrooms account for a large number of food poisoning fatalities the world over, a development related to the …
Natfoods invests $7,7m in contract farming November 9, 2017 Business Tinashe Makichi and Livingstone MarufuListed firm, National Foods has invested $7, 7 million through Paperhole Investments Commodities towards contract farming for the 2017-2018 summer cropping season. The NatFoods scheme comes at a time when farmers are increasingly turning to contract farming and joint ventures for inputs and equipment …
Beef supplier charms World Youth Forum November 9, 2017 Local News Joram Nyathi in Sharm El-Sheikh, EgyptZIMBABWE once again asserted its presence on the global stage at the ongoing World Youth Forum here when a young female entrepreneur from Masvingo was the only presenter from the country. Fari Makanda is a marketing graduate of the Midlands State …
Mines and Minerals Act amendment to benefit farmers November 9, 2017 Local News Minister Walter Chidhakwa Prince Sunduzani, Chronicle ReporterTHE GOVERNMENT has said it will amend the Mines and Minerals Act to balance the interests of farmers and miners following the discovery of minerals on farms. Responding to questions in the National Assembly last week, the Minister …
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Impending drought? There’s an App for that — or should be – November 8, 2017 NAIROBI — Fostering and harnessing innovative technologies could significantly reduce the negative impacts from climate change, including drought, water scarcity and food insecurity in African countries. According to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) by 2025, 1,8 billion people …
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Phase 2 of Brazil food programme on way November 8, 2017 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Mandi Chimene Obert Chifamba Manicaland BureauGOVERNMENT will soon roll out phase two of the More Food for Africa programme (Brazil facility) and the Command Centre Pivot Programme with more emphasis on modern water and energy-saving technologies like centre pivots and drip …