Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
60pc Mwenezi boreholes run dry 22/5/2019 The Herald Walter Mswazie in Masvingo Mwenezi East is facing acute water shortages amid reports that at least 60 percent of the boreholes are now dry. The area’s legislator, Cde Josbi Omar, told The Herald yesterday that the situation was dire and had affected most key institutions including …
Govt reduces duty on fuel 22/5/2019 The Herald Fradreck Gorwe Business Reporter Government has reduced duty on diesel and petrol to cushion consumers from the effects of the latest round of fuel price increases, an official in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has said. The decision to reduce by half, the duty …
FAO rehabilitates 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo 22/5/2019 The Chronicle Sydney Mubaiwa in Masvingo UNITED Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has completed the rehabilitation of 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo province under a multi- million dollar facility supported by the European Union. According to FAO, the project is meant to address challenges around …
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Agritex warns farmers of severe frost 22/5/2019 Meteorological Services Department The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned farmers that beginning today, severe frost likely to affect crops and livestock, will sweep across the country. The department advised farmers to engage Agritex extension officers and invest in technologies that will …
‘To sell or not to sell’: Decision making dilemma for farmers 22/5/2019 The Chronicle Charles Dhewa A MAJORITY of African farmers tend to make decisions based on their experiences, expectations and fears, especially in an unstable economic environment and changing climate. At the beginning of each marketing season, a question in every farmer’s head is …
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Poultry sector records 19% slump – NewsDay Zimbabwe 21/5/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S poultry industry recorded a 19% slump in output, producing 19,5 million day old chicks in the first quarter of the year as players cite a reduction in demand and supply.Zimbabwe Poultry Association (ZPA) chairperson, Solomon Zawe said in the quarter to …
Tobacco deliveries remain low – NewsDay Zimbabwe 21/5/2019 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA Zimbabwe’s tobacco deliveries remain low as prices show little signs of firming up, statistics from the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) have shown. As of day 37 of the 2019 marketing season only 87,8 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been delivered at both …
Zim to get 1 670 tractors 21/5/2019 The Herald Ellen Chasokela Herald Reporter Government is expecting a delivery of 1 674 tractors in the next three months from foreign manufacturers as part of efforts to mechanise agriculture and boost productivity. The tractors are expected to benefit smallholder and large-scale farmers. This was said by Ministry …
National dam levels decline 21/5/2019 The Chronicle Pamela Shumba, Senior Reporter THE national dam level average now stands at 67,2 percent as water levels continue to decline due to little or no inflows and an upsurge in withdrawals, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has said. Areas such as Bulawayo, Beitbridge, Mutawatawa and Shurugwi, according …
Government sources wheat inputs for 75 000ha 21/5/2019 Deputy Minister Vangelis Peter Haritatos The Chronicle Sharon Chikowore, Harare Bureau Government has sourced enough inputs for the winter wheat cropping season to cover at least 75 000 hectares, amid reports that over US$400 million was being spent importing three key agro-raw materials that can be produced …