Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Tobacco growers must embrace clean energy June 7, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis The dream of surpassing the 200 million kilogrammes of flue-cured tobacco for the second time in a row is still very much alive as our farmers, mainly beneficiaries of the land reform, continue to deliver their crop to the market.Last year, …
Great betrayal: When Command Agric proceeds went up in smoke June 7, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Up in smoke . . . Fire destroys maize in a suspected arson attack Freedom Mupanedemo Features CorrespondentOn a wintry Wednesday morning, Pesani Mombe tries hard to shake off the lethargy of sleep following the previous day’s hard work in …
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Threats to underground water contamination June 7, 2017 Business There is an increase in borehole drilling and digging of wells in urban areas, especially in new residential areas because of unavailability of reticulated water services.In addition, there are no sewer services in these areas, construction of septic tanks evades local authorities’ by laws. Consequently, there is …
‘Sea freight dominates fresh produce transportation’ June 7, 2017 Business Business ReporterSea freight is now the preferred transportation mode for fresh produce worldwide compared to air transportation. During his recent working visit to Zimbabwe, a horticultural expert from the Netherlands-based organisation PUM, Mr Carel van Oosterzee, called on fresh produce exporters to brace for changes in the …
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Cottco under fire over cotton grades June 7, 2017 Local News Dr Made Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZIGovernment has slammed the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) for underpaying farmers delivering cotton to its depots countrywide. The company was also accused of expending its energy in fighting the Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) through the media over farmers’ payments.Agriculture, Mechanisation …
Solar-powered animal healthcare warehouse commissioned June 7, 2017 Local News Andile Tshuma, Chronicle ReporterA SOLAR-powered animal healthcare centre and warehouse have been commissioned in Matjinge, Bulilima in Matabeleland South. The commissioning event attracted more than 300 farmers, members of the Rural District Development Committee and some non-governmental organisations. Speaking at the ceremony Mrs Zamani Ndlovu, the Bulilima …
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Soyabean: A strategic crop June 6, 2017 Business Zim needs about 220 000 tonnes of soya bean annually for food, feed and other industrial needs Dr John Basera and Dr Hapison MushoriwaBumper HarvestIncreased soya bean production is necessary to meet an increasing domestic and global demand. Soyabean is one of the most common crops with multiple …
Cotton input scheme under threat June 6, 2017 Business COTTON Business ReporterThere are fears that Government might not recover its $42 million investment in the cotton sector amid revelations that a farmer’s data base at buying points was manipulated to give private cotton buyers access to the crop contracted by the State through The Cotton Company …
Zim set to achieve food self-sufficiency June 6, 2017 Local News Dr Made Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment is finalising the second and final crop and livestock assessment report for the 2016/ 17 farming season, as early indications point to food self-sufficiency. The report would be tabled before Cabinet once completed. The country expects over two million tonnes of …
Tobacco growers gross over $400m June 6, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterFarmers have collectively earned $416 million from the sale of over 144 million kilogrammes of flue cured tobacco so far this marketing season. Over 200 million kilogrammes of the golden leaf are expected this season.The sales have increased by 13 percent from the 127 …